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Countdown to Christmas 11 - What to do with Leftover Cake?

I never have this problem - I never have uneaten fruitcake. Having discovered there is quite a large percentage of the world's population who hate fruitcake, I have also discovered so many suggestions of what to do with fruitcake leftover after Christmas, not only leftover cake, but uncut cake! Of the many lists, I think the most popular use for a whole fruitcake is to use it as a doorstop. This image suggests that it might have been preserved, with a coat of lacquer?   Other popular suggestions are:  - paper weight - holder for the Christmas tree  - boat anchor  - stand on the cake to change a light bulb  - book ends in the library  - weight for a camping tent  - building material  - speed bump  - instead of a jack when changing a car tyre  - step for gym class  - ballast for a hot air balloon  - airliner or caravan wheel blocks  - target practice   My favourite three uses for ...