Fruit cake is not for me, although growing up, there was always at least one in our house from mid-December through New Years. My grandmother made them, my mom made them, a few of the neighbors made them. I’m not sure who ate them, but everyone seemed to make them. I have a few holiday cakes I like to make, and will share, but this one is a favorite in our house ’cause it’s chocolate, Guinness and cream (some of my husband’s favorite things). I converted the measurements from a version at www.florencefinds.com, where i find many delicious recipes. Enjoy!