Fruitcake and holiday baking

Fruitcake and holiday baking recipe videos

Fruitcake is a dense, rich holiday cake packed with candied or dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, often soaked in spirits like rum or brandy. It's a traditional Christmas and holiday staple in many Western countries, with roots tracing back to medieval Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Fruitcake is very high in carbohydrates and fat due to its sugar, butter, and dried fruit content, with a moderate amount of protein from nuts and flour. A typical slice provides a significant calorie boost, along with fiber and some minerals from the fruit and nuts.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	40 g
Sodium	200 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg

Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, fruitcake is famous for its longevity—a well-made, alcohol-soaked cake can be aged for months or even years, with flavors deepening over time. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense food that offers a concentrated source of quick energy and some micronutrients from its fruit and nut components.