Mystery Fruitcake

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

Mystery Fruitcake is a rich, festive treat packed with candied fruits, raisins, dates, and crunchy pecans. Its sweet, spiced flavor makes it perfect for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift, appealing to those who enjoy dense, fruit-laden desserts with a nutty crunch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Betty Crocker spice cake mix
  • 4 cups candied fruit
  • 1/2 cup red candied cherries
  • 1/2 cup green candied cherries
  • 1 1/2 cups seedless raisins
  • 1 cup chopped dates

Instructions

  1. Bake and crumble the spice cake.
  2. Add candied fruit, cherries, raisins, and chopped dates to the crumbled cake.
  3. Mix in icing to hold the fruit and cake together.
  4. Pack the mixture tightly into a foil-lined tube pan or two loaf pans.
  5. Cover the cake with foil and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  6. Keep the cake refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

457 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 61.9g 23% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 54.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 32.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 392.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Calcium 32.5mg 3% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % 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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