9 Fruitcakes You Don't Have To Hate

When it comes to favorite Christmastime desserts, fruitcake is usually at the bottom of most people’s list, if it ranks at all. We’re here to do a little rehabilitation of fruitcake’s tarnished image, and we’ve got 9 delicious recipes, including one of our own, that are sure to make you rethink fruitcake.

1. Fruitcake Cookies

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Not a fan of fruitcake’s dense texture? These fruitcake cookies have a great crunch! Get the recipe here.

2. Chocolate Fruitcake

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If adding Jack Daniel’s plus an entire package of chocolate chips to fruitcake won’t change your mind about this holiday dessert, we’re not sure what will. More info here.

3. Southern Nutcake (no fruit!)

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This one may be cheating a bit, but if you really don’t care for dried fruit, take them out and load it with your favorite nuts! Learn how to make it here.

4. Italian Fruitcake

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Changing the shape into what resembles a giant cinnamon roll might just get you to try this delightful looking sprinkled fruitcake. Get the recipe here.

5. Bourbon-Pecan Fruitcake

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Pecans and bourbon make this a true Southern-style fruitcake, while the red and green candied cherries inject a festive holiday look to this cake! More info here.

6. Panettone

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This cake is so delicious that it’s managed to stick around since the first panettone version was created in ancient Rome! Learn how to make it here.

7. Sourdough Fruitcake

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The tangy cranberries, sweet sultanas, and sourdough bread all play their parts in creating a delicious symphony of flavors. Learn more here.

8. Mini Fruitcakes

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These adorable individual fruitcakes are perfect for holiday parties, and will definitely shatter even the longest-held fruitcake stigma. Details here.

9. Peanut Butter & Jelly Fruitcake

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This peanut buttery version of a fruitcake is one you won’t want to re-gift! Get the full list of ingredients and baking directions here.

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