What's the best thing to put into a Christmas cake?

There's something enchanted about the scent of a Christmas Plum Cake in the oven at Christmas it envelops the house in warmth, nostalgia, and expectation. But what makes a Christmas cake truly memorable isn't how it's created, but what's put into it.

The secret to a perfect Christmas cake? Love, naturally—but also, a mixture of best-drenched dry fruits. Raisins, dates, prunes, cherries, and orange peel, traditionally soaked in rum or fruit juice for weeks, provide the depth and festive touch to the cake. These fruits are more than ingredients they're memories being made, little spoonsful of celebration with every morsel.

Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves add depth, that wonderful, warm, comforting smell that is Christmas morning in a matter of minutes. Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and cashews provide the ideal crunch and richness to offset the sweetness.

But above all the ingredients, it's the history of the cake that makes it unique. From family fruit-soaking ceremonies to children sneaking bits of batter, each cake is part of the celebration. That's why, if you're giving it or serving it at your table, the Christmas Plum Cake is a symbol of love, joy, and togetherness.

At KR Bakes, we think that Christmas cakes aren't only baked but they're made with love and strewn with memories. Because sometimes the best ingredient is one that can't be seen but can always be felt.