"The Best Damn Fruitcake in Texas"

"The best damn fruitcake in Texas" is a hell of a subject line. It intrigued me so much, I replied to my PR pal Paula and asked if Pastry Chef Ruben Ortega would be up for hosting me in his kitchen to bake a cake.I expected a no.I got a yes. What happened after that blew my mind and changed the way I look at one of the world's most disliked desserts. Learn more about Urbe, Hugo's, Backstreet Cafe, and H-town Restaurant Group's entire portfolio of restaurants HERE. Subscribe to Cruz through HTX HERE. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Chef Reuben's fruitcake: best in Texas, allegedly. 04:08 Tracy wanted cake; I dislike recipe. 08:07 Confusion about fruitcake's jelly-like taste. 12:12 Tracy annually sends gifts of cards, cupcakes. 13:49 Online order for holiday participation available now.Support the show: https://cruzthroughhtx.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.