How to Use fruitcake in a Sentence

fruitcake

noun
  • But how did this fruitcake come to be famous?
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • To many folks, fruitcake has all the appeal of a doorstop.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Stollen is not as dense as fruitcake, and not as airy as panettone.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Over time, though, Mama has made her peace with the fruitcake recipe.
    — Southern Living, 1 May 2017
  • The solid block of fruitcake hasn't crumbled a bit in the past three decades.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2017
  • These tender, fruitcake-like cookies have stood the test of time.
    — Mack Swenson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
  • In other words, enjoy that slice of fruitcake, but don’t eat the whole pie in one day.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2014
  • My Mom made all of it, including fruitcake with wine or brandy.
    — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2019
  • Bold spice and fruitcake-like notes of sherry cask aging are the result.
    — Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Candied cherries will give your cake more of a fruitcake-y flavor.
    — CNN, 20 Dec. 2021
  • But this particular fruitcake will not be served at tea time.
    — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 15 Aug. 2017
  • Just don’t forget your favorite winter drink recipe and a slice of fruitcake.
    — Julia Ludlam, Country Living, 1 Dec. 2022
  • If the idea of fruitcake gives you the holiday willies, these cookies could change your mind.
    — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 Dec. 2017
  • Transfer the fruitcake to a wire rack and let cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.
    — Bronwen Wyatt, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Christmas favorites, such as eggnog, fruitcake and sugar plums, will be served.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Dec. 2021
  • The fruitcake didn’t need to be baked—it could be dropped off by an Uber Eats courier.
    — Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Residents of Noel sent fruitcakes to Smith each year for many years.
    — Lee Ann Murphy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Collin Street Bakery's fruitcake box.
    — Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Dark honey notes develop alongside a hint of sweet fruitcake.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021
  • What do cookies, fruitcake and poinsettias all have in common?
    — Denny McKeown, Cincinnati.com, 19 Dec. 2017
  • All the flavors of the traditional fruitcake but without the hours (even days) of work.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • The monks earn income through sales in the gift store and baked goods including fruitcake, biscotti and fudge.
    — Shelia Poole, ajc, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Similar to a fruitcake, Cherry Winks are filled with fruits and nuts.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Monks and nuns have farmed, made cheese, beer, wine, vinegar, sandals, and, more recently, jams and fruitcakes.
    — Heather Millar, WIRED, 1 Aug. 1996
  • Every year, my friend @repblumenauer brings me fruitcake to keep my spirits high during the holidays.
    — Kale Williams, OregonLive.com, 14 Dec. 2017
  • Radiate is a portable campfire in a can that’s roughly the size of a fruitcake tin.
    — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 11 June 2018
  • The cake was made by Huntley & Palmers, a brand of fruitcake Scott used during the time.
    — Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2017
  • Empty fruitcake tins at Collin Street Bakery.
    — Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
  • The inside resembles a fruitcake while the outside is coated in crispy cornflakes.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Humorist Calvin Trillin once said that fruitcake has been baked only once and regifted ever since.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025

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