3 Unique Ways to Jazz Up Your Holiday Fruitcake

Did you know that National Fruitcake Day has been enjoyed for centuries? This classic holiday dessert was created during the ancient Roman rule. Fruitcakes have evolved from century to century and they have many different names depending on the culture. Fruitcakes are enjoyed worldwide, so cut yourself a slice to celebrate National Fruitcake Day on December 27th.

Fruitcake is one of those foods that you either love or don’t, but it’s very symbolic of the holiday season no matter what. The craziest thing about fruitcakes is their ability to stay fresh for a long time.

What is so great about fruitcakes is that you can customize any recipe to your liking. If you have never tried fruitcake, today is the day to do so!

3 Ways to Make Your Fruitcake More Nutritious

Fruitcakes tend to be filled with candied nuts and fruit, which ultimately makes them delicious. However, if you would like a more nutritious option, here are some items you can add or substitute.

1. Whole Wheat Flour: Whole wheat flour has a higher vitamin and mineral, as well as fiber content, than white flour. This is because most of the nutrient-rich parts are stripped from white flour, but not from whole wheat.

2. Greek Yogurt: Adding Greek yogurt keeps the fruitcake nice and moist while also giving it probiotics and added protein.

3. Rolled Oats: Oats have many nutritional benefits like being rich in antioxidants and fiber. Adding these will make your fruitcake even more delicious!

3 Delicious and Unique Ways to Jazz Up Your Homemade Fruitcake

Fruitcake can be made in so many different ways, based on tradition and culture. There are many unique kinds of fruitcake you may want to try!

1. Fruitcake made with fruit juice: Many fruitcake recipes call for it to be soaked in some type of alcohol, but you can try using a fruit juice of your choice for extra moisture and flavor.

2. Chocolate chip fruitcake: Although not typical, if you are a chocolate person, you can certainly add in some chocolate chips to give your fruitcake a richer flavor.

3. Fruitcake cookies: If you are a fruitcake lover, but want to change things up, turning your fruitcake into cookies is a fantastic idea!

Even if you don’t normally eat fruitcake during the holidays, it is always fun to try new things. Celebrate National Fruitcake Day by making your very own fruitcake!

Your Turn to Take Action: What’s your favorite way to make fruitcake? Let me know in the comments below.