Nostalgic Fruitcake Recipe from 1952

As a kid growing up in the sixties, there was one certainty. Someone — a friend, neighbor, or relative would hand deliver a fruitcake to our door. It was always met with an enthusiastic “thank you and Merry Christmas to you too”. However, once the door closed, a sound of dread would echo through the house. And when you live in a “eat everything on your plate” household, a dry (yet chewy) slice of fruitcake was not the kind of cake you wanted to eat.

If you got a Fruitcake for Christmas, it may have come from the recipe contained in this mid-century ad from the November 1952 issue of Everywoman’s magazine.

Almost as quick as an everyday cake – when you use this recipe and Kraft Oil!

I do admit that I have never made a fruitcake. But, you are a fantastic 21st century baker. You will put your modern spin on this recipe. I’m guessing you will be successful at making this mid-century tradition delicious.

Here’s a closeup of the mid-century recipe.

And a closeup of a 1952 bottle of Kraft Oil.