Here’s Some Stuff You Should Know About Fruitcakes [INFOGRAPHIC]

Snowflakes, terrible Christmas sweaters and fruitcakes. Tis’ the season, am I right?

Growing up in a household where fruitcake was not a staple, the sticky little dessert was always the focal point of family jokes. We were ignorant to the dessert, thought it was only something our white neighbors brought over (sue us), but now I’m older, had the chance to try a few slices of fruitcake, and still think it’s as weird as ever.

Considering it’s National Fruitcake Month, we wanted to approach the question, What is actually in FRUITCAKE? After a bit of research, we came upon this good looking infographic that visually reproduces one particular example of what ingredients go into the elusive Christmas “treat.”

Did you know that fruitcakes date back to ancient rome? And adding alcohol can add to its longevity? Damn. My apologies to my white neighbors across the street, I didn’t realize the history of that cute little cake you brought over every year.

Enjoy the knowledge: