Description
The Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake is a festive delight that combines a colorful array of dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and warm spices, all baked into a beautiful bundt shape. This moist cake not only fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma but also serves as a stunning centerpiece for holiday gatherings. Each slice bursts with flavor and offers delightful surprises, making it a must-try recipe for the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried mixed fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans (lightly toasted)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for richer flavor)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Soak the dried mixed fruits in warm water or rum while preparing other ingredients.
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in soaked fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg