FOOD NEWS
It's Time To Give Your Christmas Fruitcake An Upside-Down Twist
By Matthew Wilson
It wouldn't be the holidays without fruitcake. However, this popular dessert has just as many haters as supporters, so try revamping it by turning it into an upside-down cake.
Far from just turning a normal fruitcake upside down, making this dessert melds the festiveness of fruitcake with the moistness and tenderness of an upside-down pineapple cake.
One of the central criticisms of regular fruitcake is its tough exterior, but an upside-down fruitcake is light and fluffy due to the separation of cake and fruit.
The top layer of fruit blends well with the cake since the fruit caramelizes at the bottom while baking. The batter includes nutmeg and cinnamon, as well as brandy or bourbon.
This creates a spicier, more flavorful cake that's less dense than the original. You can use quality dried or candied fruit and nuts, such as cherries, apricots, and pecans.
Before baking your fruitcake, give your fruit time to soak to help rehydrate them and prevent them from drying out in the oven. Soak them in some juice or brandy for added flavor.