Mr. Guinness' Cake

"Love it or leave it, fruitcake is as much a part of the winter holidays as candy canes. Mr. Guinness' Cake originated in Ireland but you'll find it similar to American fruitcakes with candied fruit, raisins, and nuts. Bake the cake, douse it with Guinness, and age for a week before serving. What can I say about fruitcake that hasn't been said? "Fruitcake makes a great filler for potholes." "There's only one in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other." "Look at the world as a big fruitcake. It wouldn't be complete without a few nuts in it." I know all the jokes. Say what you like about fruitcake. I like it. Always have. Dark fruitcakes, light fruitcakes, refrigerator fruitcakes. Love every one of them. "