Fruitcake: Holiday’s Favorite Treat
We’re going to say it: fruitcake gets a bad rap. Maybe it’s the fact that the expiration date is almost nonexistent, maybe it’s the stereotype of a rock-hard, sugary-sweet brick of cake. We get it.
The good news is we’re here to change the narrative and say, fruitcake is an amazing part of the holiday season, and we can prove it!
Centuries of Fruitcake
Fruitcake has been around in various forms since the ancient Romans, who created their own pomegranate-barley granola bar (which, truthfully, sounds amazing). Fruitcake as we know it was born in the Middle Ages, with the addition of honey, spices, and dried fruit.
Fruitcake became popular all throughout Europe, and nowadays countries from Bulgaria to the Bahamas enjoy the rich and spirited taste of fruitcake.
Chuckanut Bay Foods: Holiday Edition
Our rich, fruit-studded history with fruitcake began in 2008, the early days of Chuckanut Bay Foods. At that time,
we were in the process of growing the cheesecake business you see today, and we wanted to make use of the kitchen and our awesome staff even on the slow season.
And, like most things in life, it all started with a simple question we asked our local Haggen’s: “What else can we do for your bakeries?”
Their bakery was making fruitcake from scratch at the time, and looking to free up their team for other projects – so we stepped right in.
Real.Good.Fruitcake.
During our testing period, we worked hard to create a similar-but-different fruitcake that incorporates all the most-loved elements of the traditional one… but without the overly-sugary flavor and heaviness!
To begin, we perfected a delicious spice cake base – and of course, then came the cherries! We stuck with the traditional red-and-green, and our fruitcake became a twist on the original. Think, “cake with a few accent cherries”, instead of “entire cake made of cherries”.
But we didn’t stop there!
To align with our commitment to real ingredients, we also created a version of fruitcake that ditches the preserved fruit and emphasizes natural, healthy ingredients instead.
In our All-Natural Fruitcake, you can enjoy the taste of the season through delicious candied orange peel, raspberries, raisins, cranberries, pineapple, strawberries, walnuts, pepitas, and more!
Whether you prefer an upgraded taste of the classic, or are looking for a brand new twist, we think you’ll LOVE the fruitcake recipes we’ve developed – and you can indulge guilt-free, knowing both of these delectable fruitcakes are handmade from scratch by our dedicated team!
“I had never even tried fruitcake because of the bad reputation, but this Thanksgiving I took a chance on yours and let’s just say wow. Absolutely delicious. Thanks so much and happy holidays!” – S.T.
Spruce Up Your Holiday
You can choose from the Natural Loaf, the tried and true Traditional Loaf, or even a fun-and-festive Wreath Loaf to spruce up your holiday table. And good news – our fruitcake is now available in over 1,000 stores across the country! The reviews are always glowing, and we’d love for you to experience one of our favorite parts of the Christmas season.
“Just want to let you know how much my family enjoys your fruitcake. I bought it last Christmas for the first time at my local QFC store. I was so happy to find it again today. A very delicious product. Thank you.”
– J.D.
Give fruitcake a second chance – and start a whole new holiday tradition!
