By Smriti Dey
November 11, 2025
Making Christmas cakes at home is more special because it makes you feel good to do something nice for someone you care about. But why is it important to soak fruits for the Christmas cake? The taste is better; the texture is smoother. Learn these tips for soaking to make the perfect cake!
Put fruits with different textures in layers before pouring the soaking liquid over them. This will help each one absorb flavour at their own pace.
Add a cinnamon stick or a few cloves to the water while the fruits are soaking to give them a light holiday smell.
Every few days, use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture gently. This will help the flavours mix more naturally.
Let the fruits soak for a full day without touching them before adding them to the batter to make the flavour stronger.
Set aside the leftover soaking liquid after straining it. You can use it to brush over the cake later to make it shinier and moister.