Description
Delight in the festive flavors of our Healthy special occasion Fruit Bundt Cake, a wholesome dessert that encapsulates the spirit of the season. This cake harmoniously blends the sweetness of dried fruits with the crunch of nuts, creating a vibrant centerpiece for holiday gatherings. By utilizing nutritious ingredients, this recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will enjoy. Serve it at family get-togethers, or gift it to loved ones—its beautiful presentation is sure to impress. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this fruit bundt cake is a delightful addition to your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pecans
- 8 oz walnuts
- 15 small jarred cherries (48g)
- 1 1/4 lbs mixed crystallized fruits (367g)
- 12 oz pitted dates, coarsely chopped (340g)
- 3 oz raisins (85g)
- 2 oz sliced pineapple, diced (57g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (132g)
- 1/2 cup butter (113g)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup (60ml)
- 1/8 cup juice from the canned pineapple and jarred cherries (30ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy in another bowl.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by dark corn syrup.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in fruits and nuts using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: n/a
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg