Best Fruitcake I've Ever Bought
359306
I would be remiss if I failed to post a review of this splendid fruitcake. Being the only fruitcake lover in my family, I decided to treat myself to a good fruitcake for Christmas, 2017. I bought one at the local grocery that was so disappointing, that I threw 3/4ths of it away. I next ordered two cakes from Amazon; one touted to be "Gluten Free with Brandy and Sherry". (This one was way too sugary for me and I couldn't detect any brandy or sherry flavors and it lacked enough fruit and nuts). BUT, THIS CAKE, was the one I had been searching for. Moist, baked perfectly and chocked full of candied fruit and nuts, I have finally found the fruitcake I had dreamed of. I'll be ordering again, just don't know if I can hold off until another Christmas rolls around.
2566228
I cannot say enough about this book.  The apple cake was better than I ever could have imagined.  Carrot cake?  I followed the recipe exactly; it was tender and tasty.  I want everybody that is even casually considering this book to just go ahead and get it. I have only had it a few days and my pleasure is growing and growing...
You don't have to be vegan to appreciate this book.  It is wonderful to have a group of cakes that are good and good for you.
3322187
This cookbook is wonderful for anyone looking for a different type of dessert.  I was first introduced to dump cake back at Girl Scout camp.  We made it in a Dutch oven over the fire and I thought it was the best cake I'd ever had.  This cookbook has every flavor you could possibly come up with for a dump cake, including some exotic flavors that include Baileys.  It also has a really handy section for people with special diets; whole grain, gluten free, fat free, sugar free, you name it.  The last chapter is my favorite though because it gives you recipes to make your own cake mixes!!!  No more store bought cake mix for this gal.  I highly recommend this book if you're a dessert lover.  I did receive this book for free, but it's a great addition to my kitchen.
4452116
I was given this book as a Christmas gift and have LOVED every recipe I've made from it since then. The flavors are delicious and the cupcakes come out amazingly every time. The book came with a cupcake pan as well, and I don't know if that makes a difference in how they bake but it's been wonderful. My absolute favorite recipes from the book are Strawberry and Snickerdoodle - AMAZING! The previous review had said that they tried the Boston Creme cupcake and it didn't turn out well. I haven't tried that one yet, but it surprises me because everything I've tried has been fantastic. I'll have to give it a try and see if it's just a fluke recipe. I recommend this book to anyone looking for some great cupcake recipes, even if you're a baking novice.

(One tip, the recipes call for part AP flour part cake flour. DO IT! It makes a world of difference in the texture of the cupcake.)

Happy baking!
4926647
I made the Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes the other day, and they were, surprisingly, very tasty.  Yes, they come out dark green due to the spinach, but if you can look past that, they are actually really good.

Also, if you try to steam and puree the vegetables as you need them, for each recipe, it will take a really long time.  She advises in the book that you set aside time each week to do all your steaming and pureeing for that week.  Then all you have to do is pull what you need out of the freezer when you need it, then just add it to the recipe.

I was very pleased with this first recipe, and I'm excited about trying others.
2133861
Fruitcake is difficult to find these days and this one is delicious and very reasonably priced.
Be sure to buy several when you order so you won't run short!
48065
This is by far the best fruitcake I ever had. The price is steep but this goes a long way. Fruitcake has a bad reputation due to the poor quality of many that are found in local stores. However, I would suggest anyone try this if you want to see what a real fruitcake is like.
1722302
This was the best desicion i have ever made in my entire life. Buying this fruitcake simulator changed how i viewed the world. Everyday i use this and it has saved many valuable fruits such as apples or tomatoes. I reccomend u buy this!!!!!!!!!!!
1938766
Made this cake, the one on the wrapper and took it to a party but unfortunately i had to go to work, before the cake was cut, but by all reports everybody liked it. Then two days later ,made my panic cake , so called because i had made the gingerbread house and it looked too small, so made another jubilee cake too in a real rush with all sorts of ingredients i had never used before and it turned out to be a master piece, (yes i know, modest). Both of these cakes turned out of the pan easily, and the shapes certainly WOW. Had women coming up to me all the time, and the best part was the jubilee cake was still hot when we had to leave for the party so had to turn it out at the Christmas party so had the pan with me so they could all examine the it.. Lots of requests both for recipe and name of where to buy the pans, so it must be good. Not the boring run of the mill, dessert.  Have bought the Bavarian pan  for my daughter and the Sweet Rides pan  for my daughter in law for my grandson. Started a new tradition this year, a bundt pan each Christmas for the two girls. They are expensive to ship to Australia but i think having an idea of what to get for future Christmases so far in advance makes it totally worth it.
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This book is amazing, omnivores love it as much as vegans.  The Basil Peach Pie is the single best dessert I have ever had in my life.  The cheesecakes are incredible and so amazingly close to their dairy laden counterparts.  Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero kick ass.  I have never made something from this book that I didn't absolutely love.  Great for holidays as well as summertime when fruits are abundant.  Love love love.
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My 94 year old Mother is an excellent  cook and used to make a great fruitcake.  Lately, not so much!  Each year, I  try, and fail, to get an acceptable fruitcake for Mother.  This year, I ordered the Trappist Abbey Monastery Fruitcake and said it was simply wonderful.  Mom liked it, ate it and will not be using this fruitcake for a door-stop.  I will order this again.
4377246
This was absolutely the best fruitcake I have tasted since my grandmother made them many years ago. Her recipe was a very old one from her mother. It was absolutely perfect! I've tasted many and nothing compares to this one. It tasted exactly like her fruitcake.
4332954
Hands down the best fruitcake Ive had outside of my great grandmothers. Not the garbage you find on store shelves.
3591425
Excellent fruit cake.  I buy one or two each holiday season.  I do not eat any other brand.  I went without fruit cakes for years because I thought I could only buy this fruitcake from A&P grocery stores and there were none any closer to Florida than New England.  I was delighted to find them on the internet.
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I chose this fruit because I have tasted other fruit cakes this season and they did not compare with the Trappist fruit cake. It was moist, had lots of fruit and was covered with nuts on the top. It ws great. JG
2517695
We have been ordering this wonderful "sans citron" fruitcake for over 30 years, both as gifts and for our own enjoyment.
My husband never enjoyed other fruitcakes like this confection. It is so full of cherries, pineapple and nuts.
795998
I though I had written this review but it's worth saying again.  Made 7 large fruitcakes for my list of Fruitcake Lovers (they are required to give me back the tins if they want one the next year) and each was wrapped with this cheesecloth sprinkled in Brandy.  Have some cloth left over but will be ordering more for next year.