Proof That Fruitcake Is The Unsung Hero Of Christmas Treats

    Do your thing, f-cakez.

    Alex Alvarez
    by Alex Alvarez

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Recently, we sang the praises of a true underdog.

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    That's right: Fruitcake.

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    A delicious treat, unfairly maligned.

    We asked you what you thought about fruitcake, and the results were surprising.

    SHOCKING, even.

    While 19% of you don't really love fruitcake at all...

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    ...nearly a quarter of you actually quite like the little cake that could:

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    (And 6% of you think it's OK except for the Technicolor candied cherries.)

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    But the true surprise? Over half of you have NEVER EVEN TRIED IT.

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    So go on and give it a try!

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    And save me a slice. (I can just pick the cherries out myself.)