Baked to the same traditional Buckingham recipe, with more than 45% real fruit in every cake.
All the rich, fruity depth of a true English fruit cake, with nothing soaked in brandy or rum.
Sealed for freshness in a keepsake blue tin that travels beautifully and makes an elegant holiday gift.
Forget everything you think you know about fruit cake. This is the real thing: a classic English fruit cake baked to Buckingham’s original recipe, which dates to 1890 and has never been changed. Each cake is packed with more than 45% real fruit (plump sultanas, raisins, currants, cherries, and bright orange and lemon peel), all held together by a rich, buttery crumb with just a hint of spice. It’s alcohol-free, so everyone at the table can enjoy a slice. Sealed fresh in a vintage-style blue gift tin, it’s the kind of present that feels like a trip to an English tearoom. At 15 ounces, it serves six generously, just right for holiday afternoons with a pot of tea.
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Serving Suggestions
The English Way: Serve thin slices at room temperature with a pot of hot tea, just as it’s enjoyed at afternoon tea across England.
With Cheese: In northern England, fruit cake is traditionally paired with a slice of Wensleydale or sharp Cheddar. The salty, crumbly cheese balances the cake’s sweetness perfectly. It’s a delightful addition to a holiday cheese board.
Warm and Toasty: Lightly toast a slice or warm it for a few seconds, then add a pat of good butter for a cozy winter breakfast or snack.
For Dessert: Top a slice with softly whipped cream, warm vanilla custard, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
With Coffee: A slice of fruit cake makes a satisfying companion to your morning or after-dinner coffee.
Slicing Tip: For clean, even slices, use a long serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion. Thin slices showcase the jewel-like fruit beautifully.
Store the unopened tin in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat. No refrigeration is needed. The cake is vacuum-sealed for freshness, so it keeps well in the pantry until you’re ready to serve or gift it. Please refer to the best-by date on the package.
Once opened, wrap any remaining cake tightly in plastic wrap or foil and return it to the tin. Enjoy within one to two weeks for the best flavor and texture.
To keep it longer, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw it, still wrapped, at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Meet the Maker: Buckingham Cakes, England
In England, fruit cake isn’t just for Christmas. It’s a year-round fixture of afternoon tea, served in homes and teashops across the country. Buckingham Cakes was founded in 2015 by a small family business in southwest England with one goal: to share that tradition with the world. Their cakes are baked to a recipe dating back to 1890, made with pure butter, juicy dried fruit, cherries, and citrus peel, with no artificial colors, flavors, or palm oil.
Buckingham’s philosophy is “quality, not quantity.” They focus on independent retailers, and about 95% of their cakes are shipped overseas, which is why many Americans are discovering them for the first time. Each cake is vacuum-sealed in a decorative tin, so it arrives as fresh as the day it was baked. We’re proud to bring this authentic taste of England to your holiday table.
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