Why Do You Soak Fruitcake in Alcohol
Last Updated on October 10, 2022
Why Do You Soak Fruitcake In Alcohol?
Storing a Fruitcake Fruitcakes soaked in liquor can last for months or even years if you periodically add more liquor. Since alcohol kills bacteria, it slows down the spoiling process.
What is the best liquor to soak fruitcake in?
As for what alcohol, rum or brandy is pretty traditional for soaking fruitcake, but almost anything will work. I had two cakes, and used madeira on one and marsala on the other. Dip a pastry brush into the bowl of booze, and brush alcohol across all surfaces of the cake.
How long do you soak fruit in alcohol for Christmas cake?
The first step of making the Rich Christmas Fruit Cake requires soaking of the fruits in alcohol. Soaking the dried fruits for a minimum of 2-3 months is recommended for a rich Fruit Cake.
What kind of alcohol do you put on fruit cakes?
Alcohol: medium sherry, dark rum, whisky, brandy or orange-flavoured liqueur are the usual flavours for fruit cakes.
How do you keep fruitcake moist?
To ensure you have a nice moist fruitcake
- Take a muslin/cheesecloth soaked in rum, brandy or fruit juice Wrap the cake well with this liquor/fruit soaked cheesecloth.
- Cover the wrapped cake in aluminum foil.
- Do not let the aluminum touch the cake directly. …
- Place the cake in an airtight plastic box.
