Easy Fruit Cake

Name: Easy Fruit Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix; 1 cup applesauce; 4 eggs; 2 Tbsp lemon extract; 2 Tbsp orange extract; 1/2 lb candied cherries; 1/2 lb candied pineapple; 1 lb chopped dates; 2 cups chopped pecans; 1/4 cup flour

Vegetarian

Prep: 20 min Cook: 105 min Cuisine: American

A rich and moist fruit cake combining candied cherries, pineapple, dates, and nuts, infused with citrus extracts for a vibrant flavor. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, this easy-to-make cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness and texture that appeals to fruitcake lovers and novices alike.

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Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup applesauce ⓘ
4 eggs
2 Tbsp lemon extract ⓘ
2 Tbsp orange extract ⓘ
1/2 lb candied cherries ⓘ
1/2 lb candied pineapple ⓘ
1 lb chopped dates
2 cups chopped pecans ⓘ
1/4 cup flour

Instructions

Combine the cake mix with applesauce, eggs, lemon extract, and orange extract. Mix well.
Toss cherries, pineapple, dates, and chopped pecans with flour to coat.
Stir the fruit and nuts into the cake mixture.
Mix well once more.
Pour the batter into two greased pans or line pans with waxed paper.
Bake at 275°F (135°C) for 1 3/4 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

557 kcal 28% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.4g 17% DV

Total Fat 21.4g 27% DV

Carbs 88g 32% DV

Fiber 5.7g 20% DV

Sugar 16.9g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 229.3mg 10% DV

Potassium 459.8mg 10% DV

Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV

Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV

Calcium 127.8mg 10% DV

Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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