Mardi Gras Fruit Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 70 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful fruit cake featuring candied cherries, pineapple, nuts, and a rich cream cheese base, perfect for celebrations or festive gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped candied cherries
  • 1 cup chopped candied pineapple
  • 1 cup nuts

Instructions

  1. Combine butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
  3. Stir in vanilla; add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour and baking powder.
  5. Toss chopped candied cherries, chopped candied pineapple, and nuts with 1/4 cup flour.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  7. Gently fold in the coated candied fruit and nuts.
  8. Spoon the batter into a greased bundt pan or two greased loaf pans.
  9. Bake at 325°F for 60 to 80 minutes, testing for doneness after 60 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

726 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 70.3g 26% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2834.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 471.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 162mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 92mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 1567mg 100% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% 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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