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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: Day 10

December 12, 2014 by Merly 240 Comments

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…

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Today’s prize is: (1) Mr. Food Test Kitchen Batter Bowl Set, perfect for measuring and mixing all of the ingredients needed to make your favorite holiday desserts!

What do you think they’ll say if they see this on the dessert spread?

Fruit-Filled-Coffee-Cake-OR

Fruit Filled Coffee Cake

In order to win today’s gift, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post telling us:

Fruitcake. Yes, or no?

(We’re talkin’ the traditional kind, not the one above!)

Receive an additional entry by leaving a comment on the recipe featured above!

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Today is the tenth day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can enter each day to win the prize of the day! Contest rules and  how to enter are below.

  • There is a maximum of one entry per person (+Bonus Entry). The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • The winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post plus bonus entries.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, Friday, December 12, at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this blog post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in the Continental U.S. 

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER!

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Adrienne Gordon

Please be sure to check your email, so we can send you your prize!

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Comments

  1. Theresa Dell says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:55 am

    not me – always give them to my Mom. she loves them.

    Reply
    • melissa gabehart says

      December 12, 2014 at 9:13 am

      no

      Reply
    • Jeannie says

      December 12, 2014 at 10:13 am

      Being a dessert addict I never met a dessert I didn’t like – or eat!
      That mixing set is great. Very sleek and classy

      Reply
    • Amy Foster says

      December 12, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Though it’s not for everyone,Its always been around at Christmas. But I prefer pecan pie.

      Reply
    • Vicki says

      December 12, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Make them for others, but our family does not want any part of them. I only use the items that i like and have relatives that help pay the cost of ingredients. Not a bad job.

      Reply
  2. Diane W says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:57 am

    How pretty. Yum. Did you make that?

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  3. Marlene says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:10 am

    No! Never fruitcake!

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  4. ewhatley says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:18 am

    No to the traditional fruit cake – yes to some of the yummy ones.

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  5. sara hauser says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:23 am

    No–don’t like fruitcake

    Reply
  6. luci says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:38 am

    Yes to homemade, old fashion fruitcake. No to the crap they sell at the grocery store that is all sticky and weird colored

    Reply
  7. Ellie Wright says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Yes! I’m one of those weird people who loves fruitcake.

    Reply
  8. Kathy Pease says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:12 am

    yes I lovefruitcake 🙂

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  9. Cindy Croom says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Yes I love fruitcake if homemade with cherries, dates, pecans and raisins. Not a fan of the other fruits.

    Reply
  10. Jacqueline says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:22 am

    I do like fruitcake.

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  11. Krista says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I have not had one since I was a kid. I do remember liking it.

    Reply
  12. Kat Sell says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Fruitcake, no thank you. I made fruitcake one Christmas gifting my relatives with my creation and they requested “Never again” nicely of course.

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  13. Kim Keithline says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:36 am

    fruitcake yes if it is made right

    Reply
  14. Tina Carey says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:44 am

    Yes if the fruitcake is fresh & homemade! 🙂

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  15. Linda Lansford says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:45 am

    I love fruitcake

    Reply
  16. Maureen ballard says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:55 am

    I will be polite and eat some, but not a big fan.

    Reply
  17. Lee McKeon says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I have not had it since I was a child, but remember all my family hating it!

    Reply
  18. Billie Rego says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:04 am

    no

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  19. Dana Dovel says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:08 am

    It’s ok, not my favorite. There’s not much cake there just a lot of fruit.

    Reply
  20. Jenny Eldred says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:10 am

    no, but I do like Panattone

    Reply
  21. Herbert P. Brust, Jr. says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:11 am

    YES! I love fruitcake. The measuring set would give our BBQ Team even greater couth and credibility.

    Reply
  22. Christina O says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:12 am

    No.

    Reply
  23. Norma Edlemon says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Fruitcake: yes please!!

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  24. Lisa says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:13 am

    Yes ,but it has to be a our family recipe!!

    Reply
  25. Judy Packard says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:14 am

    I like fruitcake, especially the one made by Jane Parker for the A&P grocery stores. It can still be bought online but is very expensive. Now for Mr. Food to find a recipe that is so like this.

    Reply
  26. Holly E says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Nope, not a fan of fruit cake

    Reply
  27. sue burmeister says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:16 am

    No fruitcake when I get them I regift them LOL

    Reply
  28. Sunnie Burkhardt says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:16 am

    No to fruitcake

    Reply
  29. Jennifer says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:16 am

    This really does look like a great recipe, and the Batter Bowl set is absolutely adorable. Would photograph great with any recipe! (bonus entry on the link as well) Thanks!

    Reply
  30. christy smith says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:18 am

    i dont eat it , but husband buys one every year from the lady down the road who is in her 70’s, she makes em every year

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  31. beth says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:18 am

    no no fruitcake

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  32. Anita Dievert says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:18 am

    My mom use to make a delicious fruitcake every Christmas. I am not particular fond of the pne’s that are sold today.

    Reply
  33. Kathleen Sweitzer says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Really not my favorite cake but would try it for someone special in my life. The mixing bowl set would make a wonderful granddaughter who has become a budding baker who started at 3 years old make cookies with me!!!!

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  34. deana c says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:19 am

    No, I do not like Fruit Cake. Thanks for the chance!!

    Reply
  35. Emily Goodin says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:28 am

    I have never had fruitcake!!

    Reply
  36. Mary Wagner says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:28 am

    NO to Fruit Cake. Love today’s prize! 🙂

    Reply
  37. Sandy says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Fruit cake? No way!

    Reply
  38. Sue Tilghman says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:31 am

    No to the fruitcake but love the prize!

    Reply
  39. Sandy says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:31 am

    The fruit filled coffee cake looks amazing. I like the idea of using whatever pie filling flavor you prefer.

    Reply
  40. Susan Smith says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:35 am

    No I don’t like fruitcake

    Reply
  41. Laura Elmer says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I dont like the fruitcakes made with bitter fruits but love the cakes made with sweet fruits

    Reply
  42. Kathleen L says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Yes

    Reply
  43. maureen says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Fruitcake is a no in my book

    Reply
  44. Amy Trickel says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Fruitcake = yes! The way I make it, at least. 🙂

    Reply
  45. Tonia Radcliffe says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Not a fruit cake fan. But maybe I’ve never had a good one.

    Reply
  46. Raphaela says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:45 am

    sure if it’s made right!!

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  47. Pam Weatherly says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:46 am

    no, no, no…don’t like fruitcake at all!

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  48. Em Robin says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Depends on which recipe.

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  49. Betty says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:56 am

    My brother loved it but NOT ME! I like making my own with my choice of fruits.

    Reply
  50. devin m says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:56 am

    no thank you

    Reply
  51. Thomas Cody says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Although there aren’t many of us left, I love traditional fruit cake. since I was young, it has and will be part of our Christmas.

    Reply
  52. Pam Wingfield says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:00 am

    I would have to say no to traditional fruitcake. However, I do like other types of cakes with fruits. Love todays prize giveaway! So unique! Thanks for the opportunity to win it…:)

    Reply
  53. Patricia VanArsdale says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Yes, but it really depends on the recipe and baker. Some store bought ones are even decent. My Mom’s was the best though!

    Reply
  54. Dawn B says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:02 am

    Just say NO…to fruitcake!

    Reply
  55. Maggie Diehl says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:03 am

    No I do not like the traditional fruit cake but there are some out there that are ok. But I sure do like today’s prize!!

    Reply
  56. LeeAnn says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Fruitcake: NO!!!

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  57. Linda says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:10 am

    No! I hate fruitcake.

    Reply
  58. Travis Gearhart says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Fruit Cake? Yes,…… to give away. LOL

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  59. carol cruz says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Depends it depends on who makes them, but yes fruitcake is good

    Reply
  60. Lanetta Lowe says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I will eat a small amount of a “homemade” one, but will not eat a store bought one!

    Reply
  61. Marcella Thacker says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I don’t mind to have a piece of the traditional fruit cake on occasion….

    Reply
  62. cynthia says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:25 am

    maybe when done right

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  63. kt schumacher says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:28 am

    Fruitcake is a tradition and should always be present, even if you throw it away later. Use it as a table decoration…………………..

    Reply
  64. Patricia Harris says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:29 am

    no, don’t care for them.

    Reply
  65. Macedonia51 says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:30 am

    No fruitcake for me. Doctor it up and I’ll take one small piece (soak in Captain Morgan’s Spice…)

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  66. Carla Toppass says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:31 am

    Not a big fan of fruitcake.

    Reply
  67. Jonathan Baker says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:31 am

    Never.

    Reply
  68. nickie says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:35 am

    No

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  69. Nanette Olson says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:38 am

    No fruitcake for me.

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  70. Melissa says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:39 am

    No!!

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  71. jberry says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Never had one I liked, though I understand good ones exist.

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  72. Heather A. says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:45 am

    Have had some good ones and some bad ones, so yes or no would depend on the fruitcake offered.

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  73. tabetha moore says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:46 am

    no no no, a thousand times no.

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  74. Julius Bufkin says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:48 am

    Don’t like fruit cake. My mother-in-law made one every year.

    Reply
  75. jules m. says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:49 am

    no, YUCK. there are so many things that taste so much better LOL

    Reply
  76. Amanda says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:50 am

    No

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  77. Janet Keener says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Fruitcake? YES – in small quantities.

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  78. Darlene Breuer says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Because I have an Elf in the kitchen I’m always missing measuring spoons or cups.
    We love fruitcake, but because of the cost will not have one this year.

    Reply
  79. Mary M. says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:04 am

    The only fruitcake that I like is Claxton’s fruitcake. I have cooked fruitcakes in the past, but it was a long time ago. I do not plan to cook any more fruitcakes.

    Reply
  80. Suzanne says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:11 am

    No thanks. Not a fruitcake fan.

    Reply
  81. Chris says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:13 am

    I like homemade fruitcake and fruitcake cookies.

    Reply
  82. Janet Smith says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:13 am

    No I do not like fruitcake, but my husband loves it.

    Reply
    • Sandra Frego says

      December 12, 2014 at 11:16 am

      No fruitcakes in my house!

      Reply
  83. Joy Kilgore says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Yes Just ate a piece of Claxton fruitcake .

    Reply
  84. Alyce Poalillo says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:15 am

    A moist well made one with quality ingredients is a winner for me.

    Reply
  85. Sherry Conrad says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:15 am

    No. Just no.

    Reply
  86. Shanon says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I like the cake, but not the candy fruit. I’ve tried it many times, but still not my favorite.

    Reply
  87. Karen says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Fruitcake-yes, but without the citron.

    Reply
    • Julia Harris says

      December 12, 2014 at 11:20 am

      No thank you to the fruit cake.

      Reply
  88. CHERYL WOOD says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:21 am

    yes

    Reply
  89. Lisa Weidknecht says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Yes I love fruit cake.

    Reply
  90. Jeanie J. says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:25 am

    No, unless just a tiny sliver with a cup of coffee.

    Reply
  91. Carol Becker says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Coffee cake with a fruit filling…cranberry would be delish! 🙂

    Reply
  92. Dana says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Fruitcake, brutecake…I don’t like the fruitcake…I would use it for a doorstop!

    Reply
  93. Victoria says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Sure, it’s not so bad, it’s festive 🙂

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  94. Paula Hafner says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:30 am

    No, to the store bought kind. Yes, to the homemade kind.

    Reply
  95. Cheryl Saive says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:41 am

    I’m gluten free, so no to fruitcake. I would love today’s gift, I always have trouble putting my hand on what I need when I am cooking. AND I have 3 sets of each!!!

    Reply
  96. Kelli B. says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Traditional fruitcake…not so much! But fruity coffee cake…I’m all in!!!

    Reply
  97. Theresa Fell says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:48 am

    I LOVE fruitcake! I know, most people think I’m weird. But I just do! I also love today’s prize! Wow! I could only dream of winning!

    Reply
  98. Gina O says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:50 am

    Homemade fruit cake is fine… no to the store variety.

    Reply
  99. Mary Beth Elderton says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:55 am

    In general, mostly no. However, I have tasted a couple of Fruitcakes in my life that were really good.

    Reply
  100. Susan Decker says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Fruitcake….Noooooooooo….unless it’s a Japanese Fruitcake :O)

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  101. Burns Decker says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:59 am

    No fruitcake for me thank you.

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  102. susan wiener says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    sorry, don’t like fruit cake at all.

    Reply
  103. Adrienne gordon says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    Reply
  104. krystal wethington says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    No not really.

    Reply
  105. Chris says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    We love it in this house. Yes

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  106. Tricia says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    No to traditional fruitcakes like you purchase in the store. They tend to be too heavy. However, I have had some homemade “lighter” fruitcakes that were very good.

    Reply
  107. DeeAnn S says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    I make it and eat it every year. Love, love, love Fruitcake! 🙂

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  108. Kimberley says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Yes. I love fruitcake!

    Reply
  109. Nancy French says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Looks delicious!

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  110. Karen king says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    No fruitcake for me.

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  111. Dorothy Pellak says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    yummy

    Reply
  112. Kirsten says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    To be fair, I’ve never tried it. It just doesn’t look appetizing.

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  113. Carol says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Fruit cake, YES!!

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  114. Tonya Atkinson says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    Depends on who made it

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  115. Ronda Garnett says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Looks better than the old traditional fruit cake 🙂 I would try this 🙂

    Reply
  116. Leah Siapin says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    My grandma makes Fruit Cake every year. I always eat a little but I don’t really like it. However, one year she overdid it with the rum! Haha, that year the whole thing got eaten up!

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  117. Katherine says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Please no fruit cakes

    Reply
  118. Judd Nissen says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Fruitcake. . . NOOOOOO!

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  119. Mary Lou White says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Not to crazy about fruitcake. Too many nuts for me. Do like the fruit though.

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  120. Jacquelyn Cannon says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Yes I love fruitcake!!

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  121. Matt says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Yes! I don’t know why it’s gotten such a bad rep!

    Reply
  122. Devin says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    I am not partial to fruitcake, however, I do like some of the homemade versions I have tried. It would still not be at the top of my dessert list though.

    Reply
  123. loyri halliburton says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    fruitcake no. red velvet cake yes!

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  124. Allison L says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Not for me!

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  125. christopher h says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    yes, depending on who made it

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  126. LaurieO says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    I have loved this batter bowl set since I first laid eyes on it during the Thanksgiving give-a-way. Make my Christmas wish come true…..all I want for Christmas is THIS…..batter bowl set.

    Reply
  127. Linda White says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Love a well made fruitcake!

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  128. Linda O. says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    YES!, I love a god fruity, nutty Cake!

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  129. Anne Potter says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Not a fan of Fruitcake.

    Reply
  130. Sue Ellison says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I never liked fruitcake, only had the store bought kind, until I tried one from The Collin Street Bakery. It’s delicious!

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  131. april b says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    No fruit cake for me, No thanks!!

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  132. cris says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    yes, I make a great fruit cake

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  133. Aaron says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    No =)

    Reply
  134. Angie Conley says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Yes!!! Send me all your fruitcake!! I love it. Especially homemade.

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  135. Susan Mitchell says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Pass on the fruitcake.

    Reply
  136. Tara says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    NOOOOOO!

    Reply
  137. Jennifer Hedden says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    No fruitcake

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  138. Chanell White says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Oh no!

    Reply
  139. jessica franke says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Not usually, but have had it a couple times where it was not bad!

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  140. Tom Lynch says

    December 12, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    I love ANY and all deserts but fruitcake.

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  141. rachel says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Yes…only because I’ve never tried it!

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  142. Peter G says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    Yes, I have acquired a taste for fruitcake over the years. Eat it before it turns rock hard and it is really not bad.

    Reply
  143. john kivlen says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I have not had many good fruitcakes so my answer is not

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  144. Deb Ford says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Oh no way….not unless it was some modern clean take on a fruitcake!

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  145. Rosemary Lukenbill says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    it depends on the fruitcake…some are quite tasty and others not so much

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  146. arlene says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    NOOOOOOOOOO! haha

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  147. Mac W says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    no no no no no no no no no no no no
    one for each 12 days

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  148. Paula Weintraut says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Yes sending package to Iraq with Fruitcake in it for Christmas for a Friend who needs to come home soon

    Reply
  149. Barb Holub says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    I like the fruitcake that has dates, English walnuts and cherries in it.
    The bowl is absolutely wonderful. Would love to have it!!

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  150. Vera Wilson says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I love fruitcake (the homemade kind). Most years would make two, so could freeze one for later.

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  151. RM Schneider says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    only if my mother in law makes it!

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  152. Gail Kimball says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Fruitcake? NO! Yuck! The only way I liked candied fruit is in Stollen.

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  153. Tracy Pryor says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    No, I’m not a fan of fruitcake.

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  154. Cynthia N says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Yes fruitcake.

    Reply
  155. Edward Scott says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    I usually do not eat fruitcake—I would rather give it as a gift. However, I am willing to try new recipes instead of the classic kind of fruitcake recipe. I’ll try anything once, especially since I love cooking and baking.

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  156. Annette says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    Um no. Nothing about it tempts me.

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  157. Tamara B. says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I have never been a fruit cake fan the dried fruit pieces scare me! But this version of fruit cake looks delicious!

    Reply
  158. ELIZABETH C. says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Absolutely! LOVE fruitcake. Am I the only one? 🙂

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  159. Bev Henry says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    fruitcake is not for me

    Reply
  160. Marilyn R. says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Fruitcake–YES!! Love fruitcake. Have three fermenting for a Christmas treat right now. Have a special recipe received from a treasured friend. My husband lives for fruitcake at Christmas.

    Reply
  161. MARSHA COSGROVE says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    already enough fruitcakes in my family (ha ha ha)
    never tried one but am willing to

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  162. Tina Brown says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    No traditional fruitcake for me. I always liked my mom’s icebox fruitcake, but she passed last Jan. She will be missed this year at Christmas. But I have her recipes and can continue with her delicious dishes.

    Reply
  163. Brian E. says

    December 12, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    Yes to fruitcake…if it is homemade !

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  164. Barb Sedevie says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Used to like my grandmothers homemade, never cared for the store bought ones. I love kitchen “gagets and toys”. This set has a vintage look that I love.

    Reply
  165. Josh P says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I love this set. This is a perfect gift.

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  166. Shelton Rogerson says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Fruitcake is okay if made right……….which is not very often !

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  167. hilda torres says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    yuck! no!!

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  168. Donna Armeli says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    No fruitcake with the citron in it, that is just nasty tasting.

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  169. Nicole Margrif says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    No fruitcake for me.

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  170. Bridget Taylor says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Yes, but not the old fashioned kind.

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  171. robyn paris says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    i don’t care for fruit cake, at least that is what i think.

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  172. Nycole says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I’ve never tasted fruitcake.
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  173. Teresa says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    My grandmother’s fruitcake, yes. All others, probably not!

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  174. Rebecca Williams says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    I love cake but don’t care much for fruit cake.

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  175. MvP (@itsinthebreeze) says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Fruitcake: No way!

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  176. vickie m says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    white fruit cake is ok but i wouldn’t go out of my way to make one

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  177. Linda says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    no fruitcake, love making it but don’t particularly like it lol

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  178. Pat O'Dea says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    No fruitcake here!

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  179. Kim Ladan says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Dark fruitcake is the best.

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  180. Trish Clapper says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    not for me

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  181. Leslie Carcaise says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Only the one my mother-in-law used to make.

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  182. Leanne Godfrey says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Yes, fruitcake for me, please! My dad made some of the best EVER!

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  183. julie says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    No fruitcake

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  184. Stacey Smith says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Not a big fruitcake fan but I hear it’s great for a doorstop.

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  185. jjenkins1090@comcast.net says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    ” Christmas” Fruitcake? no!

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  186. linni says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    no

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  187. Shannon Baas says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I do not care for fruitcake.

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  188. Sheila Lashley says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    No to most but I have a friend who makes a very good one.

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  189. CHERYL HUFFMAN says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    No fruitcake for me please….but I love to bake.

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  190. Sandra S says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    No, not a fan.

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  191. Patricia C says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    No, but they smell pretty good to me

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  192. Sierra says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    NO! YUCK!! that’s the worse thing ever invented!!

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  193. Brittney House says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    I’ve never tried it because it doesn’t look appealing to me.

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  194. Janice Summers says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I’m all for fruitcake, have always liked it.

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  195. Tammy Taylor says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Yes..only if it’s made right. Homemade.

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  196. Kathy C says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    No thank you, I’ll pass on the fruitcake

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  197. Jenee says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Totally NO. I have this visual of my grandma’s freezer full of years-old fruitcakes that she used as ‘standby’ gifts. Yikes.

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  198. Denise Koebel says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    YES! LOVE Claxton fruitcakes and usually pick up a couple after Christmas and keep in the freezer, so I can enjoy them throughout the year. As for the featured dessert, it’s very pretty, and I’d definitely try it.

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  199. Donna Jacoby says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    If the fruitcake is homemade, yes. The fresh ingredients make it delicious. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  200. Deborah Seckinger says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    i love fruitcake! Especially the sticky kind that everyone hates – grew up in Georgia, so it’s Claxton Fruitcake. Always a classic!

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  201. Autumn B says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    I haven’t had one but my gut instinct is no! =)

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  202. Susan Christy says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Oh, I love fruitcake but I haven’t tasted a good one in years. Maybe I should try making my own.

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  203. Ryan says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    no way, there is a boxed fruit cake that has been passed around our family for at least 5 years now.

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  204. Connie Lee says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Yes to my mom’s fruitcake, it was super good!

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  205. hairndeb@gmail.com says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    Absolutely a no

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  206. PAMELA HAMILTON says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    LOVE FRUITCAKE !!! I HAD A RECIPE FOR A CHOCOLATE FRUITCAKE, BUT MY SISTER – IN – LAW BAROWED IT AND I NEVER SAW IT AGAIN…

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  207. Mary Meachum says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    A well made home made fruitcake is a joy to eat, but I have never tasted a purchased one that was edible.

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  208. angela obert says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    never really had fruit cake but i guess i am willing to try it before I say I don’t like it.

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  209. MARIA simon says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    No–don’t like fruitcake

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  210. Rosalie Van Lowe says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    Dont give me any fruitcake, but if you would like to bake me the fruity coffee cake, I would love it!

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  211. heather c says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    No fruitcake. Please.

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  212. chris conanan says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    fruitcake no

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  213. jennie sides says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    no thank you

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  214. tom sides says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    no

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  215. Miz Vickik says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    I say YES!

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  216. Allison says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    I say no thank you to fruitcake but it’s a great prize. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

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  217. Jeanette says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    I love fruitcake but hardly make. husband does not like it. I do bake a lot however.

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  218. Marissa Lynette (@imahappymess) says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    No, unfortunately.

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  219. janet says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    yes 2 liking fruitcake:)

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  220. Jane K says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    None for me. Thank you.

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  221. Rhonda says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I don’t like fruitcake

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  222. Suzanne S says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Fruitcake: Yes, please.

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  223. Priscilla Johnson says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Fruit cake, no way!

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  224. Beverly Metcalf says

    December 12, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    I love fruitcake and that great batter bowl set in your contest. Thanks!

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  225. Vera S says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    No, I don’t care for any. I do love cake but that is definitely a pass for me.

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  226. Melissa Shirley says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    There was one time in my lifetime that I had a piece of fruitcake that was really good. I have never been able to find one that I liked again. So I say NO to fruitcake!

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  227. Estelle S says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    No fruitcake!! No thanks!

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  228. Roxann says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    None for me, thanks.

    Reply
  229. Suzanne Timmsen says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    Fruitcake with nuts, cherries, and coconut but not candied citrus I like.

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  230. Tracey says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    No, thank you.

    Reply
  231. april taylor says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    I HAVE NEVER MET A FRUITCAKE THAT HAS LOOKED EDIBLE.

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  232. Alice Tranchita says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    I have enjoyed many fruitcakes in my 60+ years and also baked a few old fashioned type. The old fashion type is the one that I like the best, it also reminds me the most of Christmas.

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  233. MJ Heath says

    December 12, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    I don’t normally care for fruit cake, however when it is I do like a good European type when it’s more like a coffee type cake.

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