Fruit ‘brandies’ are widely available, from two main producers. Fruit-flavoured ‘brandies’ can be used in a variety of cakes, steamed puddings and desserts, as a flavouring or as a topping ...

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. Fruit cakes made solely from dried fruit will ...