Bride Cake versus Fruit Cake

[Suescakes]

I recently learned that a traditional 'brides cake' - as a wedding cake was then known as - was a rich fruit cake minus the cherries. Please does anyone know why, or can indeed she'd any light on this old tradition? Tks Sue

 

[retired baker]

I recently learned that a traditional 'brides cake' - as a wedding cake was then known as - was a rich fruit cake minus the cherries. Please does anyone know why, or can indeed she'd any light on this old tradition? Tks Sue

That would depend on which country you're in.