Fruit cake icing

[Rouge]

That's fantastic!

I'm not a fan of fruitcake lol. That's why I couldn't imagine it "with" anything less traditional

But that is fantastic that it worked so well. I know people either love or hate her but I absolutely adore Martha. I haven't had a recipe of hers gone wrong. If you don't have it check out the book depository for her baking handbook. It is fantastic. Most of my base recipes come from that book. I've been using it for about 8 or 9 years. And no fails.

Did you get a pic of the cake? I'd love to see it!

[Netix]

Thanks Rouge! The Man got a few pics of it whole as well as sliced. When I sort out my photos on my phone (i ran out of memory), I will post them.

The fruit cake I make isn't a very dark one, and it's always received well. Blowing trumpet there, lol.

I don't mind Martha, she has some really nice things on her site (terrific stylists), but I've not used any other of her recipes. I used to make sugared peel often at work, the same way, I had just forgotten how. I may just check out that book..... I get the feeling I will be making more and more cakes.... (as it is, I am going to make another surprise one, for the Man's boss's wife, it's her birthday at the end of this month).