Comments on: Chocolate Spirit Fruitcake

By: NEOMI

NEOMI — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:45:31 +0000

I’ve been looking all over for this!

Thanks.

By: bethieofva

bethieofva — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:15:07 +0000

Well, it's made. It came out beautifully, but I have yet to cut it. I think I might do the corn syrup in the morning and then pop in the fridge. Right now, it is wrapped in saran on the kitchen table. I love cold cake myself. I plan to post and link back to you. Thanks for sharing!!

By: @UnplannedCookin

@UnplannedCookin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:16:47 +0000

I still have never had fruitcake, but thinking this chocolate definitely could tempt me.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:22:18 +0000

I don't do the corn syrup unless I'm taking photos. It just makes the outside look glossy. If you use it, it should be warmed up a little and brushed on when the cake has cooled. I wrap it in foil and keep it in the fridge, because it's easier to slice when it's nice and cold.

By: bethieofva

bethieofva — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:34:25 +0000

Rebecca, making this right now. Do you generally do the corn syrup? You brush on after the cake has completely cooled? Keep the cake in fridge unless serving? Lots of questions, huh? Thanks, Beth

By: Marla

Marla — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:11:04 +0000

Slightly trashy? LOL Count me in!

By: Jason Sandeman

Jason Sandeman — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:22:56 +0000

I love this! I remember fondly of my mother creating poundcake with Jamaican rum. I remember being stopped by the police and having to explain the scent of alcohol in my car. This is a real good twist on the classic. Who would not like chocolate in fruitcake?

By: lin

lin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:59:06 +0000

I've always been a fruitcake lover. Maybe this recipe will help me convert some others! Thanks!

By: kamran siddiqi

kamran siddiqi — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:13:02 +0000

I am not a fruitcake person at all, but chocolate fruitcake is something that would interest me! AND if you expected *this* cake all year, I know I have to try it! Great post!! :)

By: bethieofva

bethieofva — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:31:03 +0000

Dang, I might have to make one of these. I am not a big fruitcake fan , but this is tempting. I grew up with my mom's Hermit Cake. She would keep it in an old bucket with a lid, wrapped in cheesecloth, and every few days pop the lid and pour Manischewitz blackberry wine all over the top. It was a goooood, full of dates, candied fruit and pecans. It would keep for MONTHS!