Rich Fruit Cake

Winning the State Rich Fruit Cake Championship is the pinnacle of achievement for show cooks in South Australia. This fiercely contested event draws the ambitions of both experienced and aspiring cooks, and is not easily won.

First, you have to qualify at a regional level in one of eleven semifinals hosted turnabout by country shows. Even at this level the competition is ferocious, with cooks often travelling from other regions to increase their chances of qualifying. The regional w