Julia'S Open Fruit Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A delightful open fruit cake featuring fresh or canned fruit, buttery crust, and a sweet brown sugar topping—perfect for casual gatherings or a cozy dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 ounces butter or oleo
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water or milk
  • Fresh fruit: peaches, plums, blueberries, etc.
  • Brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or two knives until crumbly.
  4. Add the beaten egg and mix until the dough is combined.
  5. If the dough is too dry for spreading, add a little cold milk or orange juice as needed.
  6. Spread the dough on the bottom and sides of a 9-inch buttered pie plate.
  7. Peel peaches and cut into slices; if using plums, do not peel.
  8. Arrange the fruit over the dough in the pie plate.
  9. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of the fruit and dot with small pieces of butter.
  10. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is soft, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

594 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 87.8g 32% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 33.2g 66% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12423.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 286.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1568.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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