Every year I order a Christmas Cake from England. The best is betty’s of harrogate, although pricey. This year I went to British Superstore online and ordered a very pretty cake from Marks & Spencer. They are quite reasonable. British Christmas Cake is fruitcake covered with a layer of marzipan and covered with royal icing and gorgeous decorations. It’s been my centerpiece at Christmas for years now (always a new cake, of course!).
They also sell plain fruitcake.
I have a British friend who makes me a small one every year for Christmas. I love marzipan.
Marzipan - always had some in my Christmas stocking when I was a kid.
Love that stuff. I’d like to find a recipe for it. I know it uses almond paste, whatever that is.