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Moist Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake that Delights Your Palate!

A delightful and moist Christmas fruit Bundt cake filled with mixed dried fruits and spices, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups mixed dried fruit such as raisins, currants, and chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup candied ginger chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan, ensuring all crevices are well coated.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, applesauce, and orange juice. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the fruit to soak up the liquid.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the fruit mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped nuts and candied ginger (if using).
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For an extra festive touch, consider adding a splash of rum or brandy to the fruit mixture for added flavor.
  • You can substitute the mixed dried fruit with your favorite dried fruits or even add chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.

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