The best fruit cakes are matured for at least a month and moistened or ‘fed’ from time to time with alcohol such as sherry, Madeira or brandy ... traditional fruit cake recipes often require ...

Remove the pan from the oven, cover it with a thickish cloth so that the cake will cool slowly. 10. When the cake is cool, prick the top and sprinkle some brandy. 11. Wrap in waxed paper and store in ...