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Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake

Deliciously Healthy Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake You’ll Love

Delight in the festive flavors of this Healthy Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake, a wholesome alternative to traditional desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar adjust for lower sugar option
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups flour gluten-free if needed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Fruits and Nuts
  • 1 cup crystallized fruits dried cranberries, apricots, figs etc.
  • 1 cup nuts pecans or walnuts, chopped
For Moisture and Flavor
  • 0.5 cup dark corn syrup can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup fruit juice orange or apple juice is ideal

Equipment

  • 12-cup bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (121°C). Generously butter a 12-cup Bundt pan and dust it with flour.
  2. Select 8 whole nuts for decorating and chop the remaining nuts coarsely.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chopped nuts with crystallized fruits and toss with 1/4 cup of flour.
  4. Whisk together remaining flour, baking powder, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in egg yolks, dark corn syrup, and fruit juice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in beaten egg whites and fruit-nut mixture gently.
  8. Decorate the bottom of the Bundt pan with reserved whole nuts and cherries, then pour in the batter.
  9. Bake for approximately 2-2.5 hours until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Don’t overmix to maintain a fluffy texture. Check for doneness with a toothpick.

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