Here is a Fruitcake Hint: Call it Cranberry Raisin Nut cake, or Raisin Pecan Holiday cake, or Ginger Cranberry Nut cake--but NEVER fruitcake! That way, you won't frighten your customers away. I have been very successful with this ploy. Also, baking the Never-Call-It-Fruitcake as tiny bite size cupcakes. I used a traditional recipe, but with my own choice of fruits. For instance, I fine those candied cherries particularly noxious, and never use them. Raisins, cranberries, candied ginger--all fine! And the idea above of adding chocolate pieces is one I have often thought of, but have never tried. Now, thanks to this blog, I will! At our bakery we used to call it fruitcake, but switched to Vermont Christmas Cake. Sales soared... go figure! I like the idea of fruitcake (whoops, Christmas cake) cupcakes, too... Thanks! PJH

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