Welcome to Paul’s Fruitcake Corner 2025. Here at the corner we try fruitcakes so you do not have to. My wonderful wife, Ms. Goofy was at the Dicken’s Faire last weekend and picked up this Scotch Whisky Cake from the “Celtic Tea Shoppe”. Let’s start off with a quote from the seller;
“If there is no whisky cake in heaven, I am not going”
This cake out of the box is rather hockey puckish looking; a little on the flat side. The recipe is based on the ‘Dundee cake from Scotland. The Dundee cake is round and decorated with almonds. No almonds on this cake but it is full of whisky soaked fruits including cherries, sultanas, currants, pineapple and ginger.
The top is moist looking and glistens with whisky glaze. This cake has a good ration of batter to fruit. You do get gentle whisky warmth from each bite. You also get sweetness from the fruits but is not cloying. This is a good version of a Scotch Whisky Cake. My only criticism is this cake is moist on the surface but a tad dry in the center. It still was enjoyed.
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No, I do not have the recipe…..This is a yearly personal folly of mine. All throughout the year I search out fruitcakes to try and review. I tried to get all different cakes than from the previous year. Yes, I do eat all of the fruitcakes…. I do not represent any fruitcake companies. I personally pay for all the cakes. I hope you enjoy the next several weeks at Paul’s Fruitcake Corner
