Baked with real fruit cherries and German Kirsch for a deep, rounded cherry flavor in every slice.
The same time-honored British recipe fruit cake lovers around the world have treasured for generations.
Arrives in a festive red vintage-style tin that’s ready to give and lovely to keep long after the last crumb.
For the traditionalist on your list, nothing says the holidays quite like a proper cherry fruit cake. This Buckingham® classic is baked with real fruit cherries and enhanced with the finest German Kirsch, then tucked into a vintage-style red tin that makes unwrapping it part of the celebration. Shipped nationwide from Dorothy Lane Market, it’s a luxury gift that feels both timeless and personal.
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Serve at room temperature to bring out the cherry and Kirsch aromas. Slice with a serrated knife for clean, even pieces. It pairs beautifully with black tea, coffee, a glass of port or sherry, or a wedge of sharp English cheddar or Wensleydale for a classic British pairing. For a holiday dessert, warm a slice briefly and top with a spoonful of whipped cream or vanilla custard.
Store unopened in its tin in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, rewrap any remaining cake tightly and return it to the tin. No refrigeration needed.
The Story Behind Buckingham® Fruit Cake
To many Americans, fruit cake is a holiday punchline. In England, it’s a beloved everyday treat with centuries of history behind it. Fruit cake has been a British favorite since at least the 1600s, and it remains a fixture of the English afternoon tea, the cherished custom of pausing mid-afternoon for a pot of tea and something sweet. The tradition is still observed by many English families, at home and in teashops and restaurants.
Buckingham® carries that tradition forward. The company is a small family business based in southwest England, founded in 2015, but its roots run much deeper: the Buckingham recipe dates back to 1890, and the cakes are still made from that original recipe with no artificial colors or flavors.
What sets Buckingham® apart is its beautiful presentation. Each cake is vacuum-packed in an elegant tin, sealing in the flavor and freshness so it can be enjoyed as fresh as the day it was baked. Nearly all of their cakes are sold overseas, which is why many Americans are discovering the brand for the first time, often as a treasured holiday gift.
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