It had a hint of fruitiness to it, not too dissimilar from a classic Christmas cake, which made it feel very festive.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/paid-750-xl-biscuit-german-28084756

"It involves a large cake, usually a ginger cake or honey and cream sponge; a fruit cake would clash with the following day’s Christmas cake.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1845408/Prince-William-and-Kate-dining-separately-Christmas-Day

Last date to feed homemade Christmas cake before icing it - 'this is the week!'

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/food/1844681/slow-cooker-review-beef-bourguignon-recipe-exclusive

So there is a deal made: Josiah will make a Christmas cake for Cam Heyward.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/fmia/news/nf-week-16-christmas-holidays-steelers-cam-heyward-giving-back-fmia-peter-king

The highpoint of the event was the cutting of the Christmas cake by the host and his family, flanked by clerics and other participants.

Source: https://leadership.ng/prezzo-shed-boss-hosts-cardinal-onaiyekan-others-at-christmas-carol-in-fct/

We sipped hot mulled wine from our flasks and ate Christmas cake as we descended out of the cold.

Source: https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/summit-very-special-about-tackling-the-mountain-trails-at-this-time-of-year/