Fruit cake is a global treat with quite a history. Early recipes from the Roman times mention cakes baked with pine nuts, pomegranate seeds, and raisins. By the 16th century, almost every country in Europe had their own fruit cake varieties. In U.S., the cakes became a popular holiday tradition by the turn of the 20th centuty.
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