Fruitcake Fraud on Discovery+

December 7, 2021

Fruitcake Fraud on Discovery+

A True Crime Story About Money & Fruitcake

Collin Street Bakery’s embezzlement scandal is in the news again. But this time, it’s a good thing! Recently, the Bakery was featured on Discovery+’s newest true-crime documentary, “Fruitcake Fraud.” What the show's trailer down below!

Watch the Trailer Here

The Plot of Fruitcake Fraud

The show follows FBI agent Christine Edson and her colleagues as they reflect on the nearly decade-long embezzlement scheme undertaken by Sandy Jenkins, the bakery’s accountant. Sandy, who used his position as the keeper of the bakery’s financial keys to fuel an opulent lifestyle complete with pricey cars, high-end watches, and a luxurious Santa Fe home, stole close to 17 million dollars from the Bakery. His 9-year spending spree continued until 2013 when federal agents knocked on his door. Even though Sandy was caught, that didn’t stop him from one last attempt at salvaging his ill-gotten gains. Greed, as they say, is one devilish demon.

The 90-minute exposé, which launched in early December 2021, has received a five-star rating on Amazon and an onslaught of rave reviews from the media and viewers alike. Check out just a handful of publications singing the show’s praises:

”STREAM IT. Fruitcake Fraud may leave you wondering just how an entire $30 million enterprise could be fleeced for so long and so much money, but the story about how Jenkins got caught and how he and his wife spent their ill-gotten funds is entertaining enough to get past that.” - Decider

”Whether you are a fruitcake fan or pass that holiday dessert onto someone else, Fruitcake Fraud on Discovery+ is a delicacy to savor this holiday season.” -FoodSided

”Fruitcake Fraud… [is] an FBI case that truly takes the cake.” - E! Online

”...perfect for the holidays!” - Pop Culture

”A festive story of fraud...” - Mashed

How to Watch Fruitcake Fraud

Watch the documentary about the fruitcake embezzlement at Collin Street Bakery by signing up for your FREE DISCOVERY+ TRIAL today! Discovery+ is a monthly streaming service that you can cancel at any time. To start your seven-day free trial of Discovery+, click here.

Try the Cake that Fueled the Fraud

We bet you didn’t know there was so much money in the fruitcake business. One bite of our world-famous fruitcake will have you singing a different song. Try for yourself the fruitcake that fueled our small-town scandal. Order our DeLuxe® Fruitcake today!

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Deepa Rajendra CHavan

January 2, 2022

How can I order them in India

Collin Street Bakery

January 12, 2022

You can order directly from our website and have items shipped to India. You can also contact us at 800-267-4657 and we can help you place your order.

Laurene

January 5, 2022

I saw the show and decided to buy one of your fruitcakes because you all appeared so kind even after what you experienced. It was delicious and just what I expected; chock full of nuts and fruit with a higher proportion of them to batter.

Collin Street Bakery

January 6, 2022

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it.

Ms Melanie Cich

January 6, 2022

I ordered after I saw the documentary to see what the hype was and by goodness the cakes were super.

Virginia McLaren

January 5, 2022

Our fruitcake arrived just in time for New Years. I love fruitcake. My Mom made hers every Christmas for probably 40 years. It was excellent…your fruitcake is even better. Love it

Collin Street Bakery

January 6, 2022

Thank you so much!

DERRICK OWENS

January 5, 2022

Very disappointed. Ordered Fruit Cake and Texas Blonde. Both were dry and Texas Blonde ended up in the trash. Will order Eilenbergers or The Nuns of New Skete next time:-(

Collin Street Bakery

January 6, 2022

We are so sorry you did not receive a cake that is to our standards. If you could please reach out to our customer service team at [email protected] or (800) 267-4657 we will gladly replace or refund the cakes for you.

Deborah

January 5, 2022

Since 1975, I have sent a Collin St Bakery fruitcake yearly to the host family I lived with in Japan as a university exchange student. That's almost five decades! Of course, I also order one for my own family. Everyone here and abroad loves eating the nutty goodness. I don't like candied fruit but the balance in Collin St Bakery's fruitcake is perfect. The pecans are a delight. One year we sent the blonde cake but we switched back to the regular. It's a winner, every single time!

Collin Street Bakery

January 6, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words we appreciate them!

Leslie Odil

January 5, 2022

I’ve been loving your fruitcakes for years. My best friend (in her 60s) saw your tin in my home last Christmas and told me how her grandmother used to get one every year. I gave her one for Christmas this year and she cried. She said it was the best Christmas gift she had ever gotten.

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

This is so sweet! Thank you for sharing this with us.

Mr KEN BRAFMAN

January 5, 2022

My family has ordered cakes for over 30 years. I think we must like them! Collin Street has gone a long way towards toning down the infamous fruitcake stigma... Long may you bake!!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you so much!!

SUSAN ARTH

January 6, 2022

My wife and I have found your apricot pecan cake to be dreamy. It could not be better. This year I ordered the cake and some pecans. On a whim, I added pineapple bites. OMG!!! They were fabulous. So, having no other reasonable choice, I ordered the pineapple pecan cake. Five days later, reading reviews on the site, I felt compelled to order the fudge cake. In the meantime, by some glorious divine plan, you accidentally sent my first order again! I wish I were a runner, like Cam McKinney, above.

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Wow! We are so glad you enjoy our products. Thank you!

Mr George Bordovsky

January 6, 2022

I've developed Celiac condition recently, so the gluten free fruitcake hopefully will be the answer for me. I've eaten many different fruitcakes through the years, and never tasted one I did not like. Collins Street fruitcakes are good, as they all are, but none compares to my grandmother's and my mother's fruitcakes, no ifs, ands, or buts! Sadly, they've both been gone, now for several years, so Collins Street will have to fill their shoes, and Collins Street is up to the task!

Cassandra Firemark

January 6, 2022

I also have celiac and tried the gluten-free one this holiday season, and it was fantastic! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did- I’ll definitely order one next year. It had been over 20 years since I’d had fruitcake!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you for sharing this with us! We appreciate it. Thank you!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words.

Lionel Wong

January 6, 2022

I put an order in for your fruitcake, after I read an article naming Collins as one of the two oldest, most famous fruitcakes in the U.S. I am the only one in my family who likes fruitcakes. I've heard all the jokes that run down fruitcakes, and know they are very out of fashion. But around Xmas time I just hanker for them. Yes they are too rich, too sweet, and go down like a brick. But if you eat only a small piece once a day it satisfies an urge for the rich and sweet. It says something about the owners of Collin Street that they can be philosophical about the embezzlement, and in fact share the notoriety with us. I worked for 20+ years in the town of Dixon, IL, and only several years ago it was discovered that the town comptroller had been embezzling funds for decades to the tune of $50 million. So, it is unfortunately a universal story. There are always going to be very charming thieves and parasites among us.

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you for ordering from us!

Sandra Reiner

January 6, 2022

Fruitcake Fraud! Glad person was prosecuted. Like no one was going to catch them lol! My family since I can remember has been buying Collin Street Bakery products since in 1960’s when I was in grade school! Being from East TX it’s a must to have such delicious baked goods! My brother even has his own in December for his birthday besides each of our families having their own! Thank you for years of wonderful service!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you for the kind words!

Mary V

January 6, 2022

Great fruitcake! My grandmother always made fruitcake with her sisters-in-laws. 4-6 ladies would gather around the kitchen table cutting and chopping all the myriad ingredients. Then someone discovered we could buy the cakes from your bakery! Been a customer for a long time. I am now 78 and eating on my Christmas fruitcake which is almost gone! Keep up the good work!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words.

Lara Odom

January 6, 2022

I actually ordered a fruit cake and petites because of this documentary back in early December! Pretty good!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you!

Barbara L Rees

January 6, 2022

I have buying these fruit cakes for 40 years. That, in its self, is a testament to their taste and value. I owned a Real Estate Brokerage and, every year, that year's clients got a fruitcake as a 'Thank You' . They loved them. I still buy them, as Christmas presents, for family and friends.

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

They make for the best Christmas gifts, thank you so much!

Mrs VALERIE WEICHMAN

January 6, 2022

Collin Street Bakery has and always will have the best fruit cakes I've ever tasted. I'm so sorry that you went through experience. It's apparent you didn't let it hold you back -- you're thriving!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you so much!

January 6, 2022

Ordered my first one this year. Very disappointed.. Cake is crumbly and very doughy, like not baked long enough. Keep it refrigerated, but did not help. Cake was way too boozy. Really like the amount of fruit and nuts used in the cake.

Pat

January 6, 2022

There are directions to add alcohol to the fruitcake yourself… but don’t think you ca. Purchase them with “booz”. Collin Street fruitcakes have been part of our family holiday tradition for over 40 years..have never received a dry or a gummy cake… my sister in law isn’t a fruitcake fan but my brother has to guard his cake or she will pick out the pecans… which these cakes are chock full of

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

You are correct we do not add alcohol to our products, we do have great pointers on how to though! https://collinstreet.com/blog/how-to-infuse-fruitcake-with-liquor

Sheila Hepworth

January 6, 2022

I didn't know C. Street but booze in cakes! I think she is mistaken

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

We are so sorry that you did not receive a cake that was up to our standards. We would love to make it up to you, if could please reach out to our customer service at [email protected] or at (800) 267-4657, we will gladly make it up to you.

John Mike

January 6, 2022

I am a Type 2 Diabetic, but I’ve discovered that your pre-sliced fruitcake provides not only wonderful taste but does not elevate my blood sugar thanks to the perfectly thin slices (I could never slice a cake so precisely as you do).

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

We are so happy to hear this. Thank you so much!

Gail Cope

January 6, 2022

So, are you hyping the Discovery+ streaming service just to sell more fruitcake? I agree that you have great fruitcake, but I don't appreciate being targeted to get more subscribers to another streaming srvice.

Rose Ferguson

January 6, 2022

I have been a customer for longer than I can remember. I was never fond of fruitcakes until tasting yours. You made a believer of me. Your cakes are so full of pecans and, to me, that's the secret. This holiday, for a change, I ordered the Chocolate Cherry Fudge cake. I have not been disappointed. Absolutely delicious. Keep up the good work!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you so much!

Margaret Weaver

January 6, 2022

I ordered deluxe fruit cakes. I was disappointed, they were not the same slightly moist fruit cakes. Very crumbly and tasted very much of flour. Please fix!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

We are sorry you did not receive a cake that was to our standards. If you could please contact our customer service team at [email protected], we will gladly get you a replacement cake or a refund.

Douglas Dowell

January 6, 2022

I was wondering why the price of a fruit cake was so high? Maybe, the price will go down? nah

Jacqi J Tomison

May 6, 2022

Oh my dear, I have baked my own fruit cakes for many years, and the cost for quality ingredients almost equals the cost of buying one from Collin Street Bakery. As with many things one does there is the pride factor, but really, they are pro's and the price of presentation, quality of ingredients, consistancy, convenience, time factors... and so very many other factors make these cakes real bargains! I love them! (p.s. I am not on their payroll for making comments.)

Esther Cirilo

January 6, 2022

I have eaten this fruitcake for decades as my husband requests it every year. The original fruitcake has always been absolutely wonderful! This year when they offered a gluten free version I decided to order it as I personally eat gf 95% of the time. When we got it I tried it and gave a piece to my husband who said it didn’t taste like fruitcake at all. I have to admit it was very dry which is pretty typical of most gluten free baked goods. I’ve had plenty of occasions to try them over the past 30 years. When Collin Street asked for my opinion about the gf version I had to tell them the truth and they very gladly and quickly replaced it with the regular version I requested. Im wondering if those of you who said your cake was dry got a gf one by mistake. As I said, the original fruitcake has always been and continues to be perfect!

Collin Street Bakery

January 12, 2022

We are so glad we were able to make it up to you. Thank you for the kind words and the suggestion.

Ms MS WANDA KERSEY

January 6, 2022

I had the same problem this year. I ordered 2 fruitcakes and both ended up being disappointing. The cake was crumbly and not what I’ve had in the past. Not sure I’ll try again?

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

We are so sorry you did not receive a cake that was up to our standards. We would love to make it up to you, if could please reach out to our customer service at [email protected] or at (800) 267-4657, we will gladly make it up to you.

Melton McKinney

January 6, 2022

My best friend has given me one of your large fruitcake for at least ten years now and every year they have been delicious. This year for some reason my cake was under cooked and some of the nuts tasted stale, other than that it was perfect. I will be putting in my own order to try some of the other cakes. Why do you have to make them so good. As John Mike stated above, I am also a type 2 diabetic and my blood sugars are always normal even after my physician took me off of my medication over a year ago. P.S, It only takes me four days to eat a large cake. Keep up the great work.

Collin Street Bakery

January 12, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words, we are so glad you enjoy our fruitcake!

Don D.

January 6, 2022

I usually get one or two fruit cakes each. This year I got myself the Cherry Fudge Peacan cake. I think it was wonderful. It needs more cherries in the cake.

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you!

Cynthia Wilson

January 6, 2022

I agree that it is the best fruit cake ever. But I watched the show Fruitcake Fraud and don't understand why a company as big as yours had to take so long to figure it out. Fruit cakes might be cheaper if there is less fraud.

Barbara Taapken

January 6, 2022

I ordered 2 fruit cakes for my husband for Christmas and wrapped them separately. :) He couldn't wait to cut into one of them. He said this is the best fruit cake he has had in 30 years. Thank you Collins Bakery!!

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

So sweet! Thank you so much.

Gary Howell

January 6, 2022

I am originally from the Corsicana area and have had a Collin Street Bakery fruit cake each year for over 6 decades. I have sent fruit cakes to clients and friends from New Zealand to Africa and points in between. All have raved about the uniqueness of the Collin Street fruitcake-a testament to a world class product.

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

So glad you enjoy them, thank you for the kind words!

Joe S Cline

January 6, 2022

My mom made her own fruitcakes for a number of years, until she discovered that it was cheaper to buy them pre-made. For a long time, she (and I) bought Jane Parker cakes from the old A&P stores, but they disappeared from this area many years back. I can't recall when she and I discovered your version, which are even better than the Jane Parkers, but I've been ordering them for over thirty years now. Sorry about your accountant; but your cakes are still excellent! Keep up the good work. (And I've never had a bad one.)

Collin Street Bakery

January 7, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words!

B. LaVerne Shaffer

January 6, 2022

I love your fruitcakes! As I was growing up, my dad used to make fruitcake. He's no longer around. Most of my siblings weren't fans. But when I was sent one of yours by a friend, I felt my dad watching over me, wearing his warm generous smile! I have always received great-tasting cakes from you! Thank you for your wonderful products!

Collin Street Bakery

January 12, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoy our cakes.

Lynda Kingsley

January 6, 2022

I thought I hated fruitcakes. Well we watched Fruitcake Fraud and we’re so impressed at the integrity and kindness of the people who own and work at the bakery, we said we had to get a fruitcake! We drove to Corsicana and bought 3, ate them and shared them too fast, and promptly ordered another Delux. I don’t hate fruitcakes! I just hate poorly made ones! Your Delux cake was fabulous! I’m glad you made it through the embezzlement!

Collin Street Bakery

January 12, 2022

We love this! We are so glad you came by thank you so much!

GLORIA LLOYD

January 6, 2022

I have been ordering your fruitcakes for about 30 years now, for family and friends. My husband loves them and that’s his favorite Christmas present year after year. This year I ordered the chocolate covered cherry bites for myself, and they were delicious! Also spared my husband’s cake, as I enjoyed the little bites so much I left his cake to him alone - which has not always been true in the past. Thanks for making such a delicious product.

Collin Street Bakery

January 12, 2022

Thank you so much for ordering from us! We appreciate you.

Jose Camacho-Rivera

January 7, 2022

It is my first experience buying a fruitcake online for my wife and her parents. They are Collin's clients since ever. My experience is described as espectacular and delicious, fresh product, very easy and friendly buy-in process, quick shipping even during the Holidays season. This it will be my first of much many times in the future. Super delight!!!!!

Collin Street Bakery

January 12, 2022

We are so pleased to hear this. Thank you!

Yolanda

January 10, 2022

I want to see the video but I don't want to sign up to see the story on Discovery. Why not print copies of the video, sell them and charge a nominal fee?

[email protected]

January 10, 2022

I was quite disappointed tht the cake although good was differnt thi year. Just nmot the same. Crumbly and and just not the same taste. I also was disappointmed that I could not order the Apricot cake along with the other cakes I ordered . I was told to call back and place it as a seperate order in a few days. I then ordred the Pineapple which again was just not up to the quality I have come to expect.

Collin Street Bakery

January 12, 2022

We are so sorry you did not enjoy our cakes. We would love to make it up to you. If you could please contact our customer service team at 800-267-4657 or [email protected] we would love to refund or replace the cakes for you.

Jeanie Presnall

January 24, 2022

I ordered two of your fruit cakes right before Christmas. I used to help my Mother make these at home. I was surprised that the cake batter was so dark. There was not enough batter for the amount of pecans in it. You mostly just tasted pecans, which were good, but just too many in this small cake. We had started to crumble the pecans in very small pieces and just put the whole ones on top. The cake was good. I'm not so sure I would want another one like what I got. I might try a different one. I want to taste the solid part of the cake too.

Collin Street Bakery

January 25, 2022

Thank you for sharing this with us. Did you happen to order the Texas Blonde Pecan Cake? It has mostly pecans.

Mrs. Noel True

January 24, 2022

I have always HATED fruit cakes.....until a friend offered me some slices of Collin Street Bakery Fruit Cake.....Now I am addicted to it!! I ordered one for my husband for Christmas and ate half of it in short order. Since then I have ordered two more, equally delicious!!

Collin Street Bakery

January 25, 2022

Thank you so much!! We are so glad you enjoy our delicious fruitcakes.

Ben

January 18, 2023

Where can I watch the documentary again? It's not on Discovery+.

Collin Street Bakery

February 3, 2023

You can watch it on Discovery+ during the holiday season.

Sean Morton

August 23, 2023

I'm trying to watch Fruitcake Fraud but it looks like it's not available any longer on Discovery+? It's listed on Amazon but won't let me actually stream it. How can I watch it? Thank you!

Collin Street Bakery

August 23, 2023

It is no longer available for the public. Our deal with Netflix was not approved to air it after Discovery + dropped it. Sorry for the inconvenience. If we end up sharing the footage again it will be announced on our website.

Sean Morton

August 23, 2023

Thanks for the quick response. I'd definitely be interested in watching it if y'all ever want to put it out again.

Fruitcake Fraud on Discovery+

Fruitcake Fraud on Discovery+

A True Crime Story About Money & Fruitcake

Watch the Trailer Here

The Plot of Fruitcake Fraud

”STREAM IT. Fruitcake Fraud may leave you wondering just how an entire $30 million enterprise could be fleeced for so long and so much money, but the story about how Jenkins got caught and how he and his wife spent their ill-gotten funds is entertaining enough to get past that.” - Decider

”Whether you are a fruitcake fan or pass that holiday dessert onto someone else, Fruitcake Fraud on Discovery+ is a delicacy to savor this holiday season.” -FoodSided

”Fruitcake Fraud… [is] an FBI case that truly takes the cake.” - E! Online

”...perfect for the holidays!” - Pop Culture

”A festive story of fraud...” - Mashed

How to Watch Fruitcake Fraud

Try the Cake that Fueled the Fraud