Does anyone know the origins of this custom and why we continue it today?
2007-06-15 02:51:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
I think its just because thats what the rich people used to eat.
But I'm getting married in September, and my wedding cake is good old basic sponge, just like teh birthday cakes.
I'm not a cheapskate - I just prefer it!
2007-06-15 02:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fruit cake in days past was a sign of wealth and position. Most of the spices that were used in a fruit cake were very expensive and difficult to come by. Also, some of the fruits (citrus for example) were extremely rare in Europe and only the most wealthy people could afford to purchase them. The process to candy the fruits also was expensive since sugar was a highly prized commodity at the time. If you wanted to show off your status and impress guests then you would be sure to have fruit cake at your gathering. Often it was used to in royal courts, so therefore other nobleman would also try to have fruit cakes whenever they could to show their position. Fruit cake today is usually a symbol of holiday celebration that should remind us of prosperity and abundance. There are some really good ones out there (believe it or not) but there are plenty of bad ones as well.
2007-06-15 10:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by maestro1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a sign of abundance..during the old days having most of the ingrediants was something that only happened once in awhile..fruit was not plentiful or easy to get..so having one and giving it as a gift was a good thing
2007-06-15 10:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by becca9892003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are lots of traditions too,for after the wedding,such as keeping the wedding cake,eg single women putting a slice under pillow,etc. i guess the fruit makes it last a bit longer!
2007-06-16 07:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by scorpio_queen_2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is our turn to pass it on. You do know there is only one of them, didn't you? Kidding folks! Look at this site for the information.
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_cake
2007-06-15 21:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it hides the taste of 4bottles of brandy or rum poured into its mixture quite well
so you can get your party guests paralytic on cake
for a laugh!
2007-06-16 16:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DO NOT KNOW THE ORIGIN BUT IS VERY ANTIQUE
2007-06-15 09:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋