Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Healthy special occasion Fruit Bundt Cake, a delightful dessert that combines a medley of nuts and fruits into a moist, flavorful treat. This cake is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it an ideal centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. With its combination of sweet dates, vibrant crystallized fruits, and crunchy nuts, each slice promises a burst of flavor that will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether served at family celebrations or enjoyed with a warm cup of tea, this Bundt cake is sure to become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your Bundt pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy; then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the dark corn syrup and juice until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the nuts and fruits carefully to distribute evenly.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg