Never seen or heard of proper fruitcake in the US.
1. Should be dark
2. Fruit soaked in booze, usually OP Rum for a month or so before baking
3. Mother knows best, store bought is a very long second.
Process begins late Sept or Oct and cake is ready for Christmas though it is not a seasonal cake and can be had any time.
I love fruit cake but couldn't stomach what is sold here as it is anything but.
