Why You Can Revive Fruitcake That's Been Sitting For Years - Chowhound

Although fruitcake lasts a lot longer than other types of cakes, there's no definitive answer on how long you should keep it. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends one month on the shelf, six in the refrigerator, or a year in the freezer. However, this might be a pretty conservative estimate. Advertisement Some food scientists say fruitcake is fine after years of storage, arguing that older fruitcakes can…