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Festive Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake

Mouthwatering Festive Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake for Guilt-Free Joy

Enjoy a guilt-free Festive Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake, a perfect blend of vibrant fruits and aromatic spices for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature for easier creaming.
  • 1 cup Sugar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
  • 3 large Eggs Fresh eggs yield the best results.
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour A gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Mixed Spices (Allspice, Cloves, Cinnamon) Adjust according to taste.
For the Fruit and Nuts
  • 1 cup Mixed Crystallized Fruits Dried cranberries or apricots can be used.
  • 1 cup Nuts (Pecans, Walnuts) Substitute with almonds or hazelnuts for nut allergies.
For Moisture and Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Dark Corn Syrup Honey can be used instead, reduce oven temp by 25°F.
  • 1/4 cup Fruit Juice (e.g., citrus) Freshly squeezed juice is best.

Equipment

  • 12-cup Bundt pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with unsalted butter and dust it with flour.
  2. Chop your nuts and crystallized fruits, reserving some for decoration.
  3. Toss the chopped nuts and crystallized fruits with 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and mixed spices.
  5. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy, then add egg yolks, 1/2 cup dark corn syrup, and 1/4 cup fruit juice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form, then fold into the batter along with the flour-coated nuts and fruits.
  8. Pour half the batter into the Bundt pan, add reserved nuts and cherries, pour remaining batter, and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning. Adjust spice levels to personal preferences.

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