This Fruit Cake recipe is made with mixed fruit, crushed pineapple, and warm, comforting spices, for the ultimate traditional festive cake.
I’m not the biggest fan of fruit cake, but I do know that I prefer it moist and almost crumbly, rather than dry and dense. I also don’t care much for burnt raisins in baked goods, so I always watch this cake closely while it bakes.
But that’s just me. My family (especially my mom!) adores this fruit cake, and invariably we share ours with extended family and friends because they love it so much!
My favorite flavors in this cake come from the combination of spices – there’s something special about spicy, sweet cookies and cakes that are so comforting and nostalgic.
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Easy Fruit Cake Recipe Ingredients
All purpose flour: I alternate between using all purpose and self raising flour when making this cake. If you do use self raising flour though, keep in mind you won’t need to add the baking powder and salt in this recipe.
Baking powder: Helps the cake rise while baking.
Salt: The combination of baking powder and salt allows the cake to rise in the oven.
Eggs: To bind all the ingredients and create a moist, thick cake batter.
Granulated white sugar: I used white sugar this time, but you can swap it out for light brown sugar if you like. It’ll also add some caramelized flavor to your cake.
Butter: A high quality baking margarine is a good substitute for the butter in this recipe.
Fruit cake mix: My ready-to-use fruit mix came with sultanas, raisins, candied citrus peel, and glazed cherries. Use your favorite combination, and add a variety of nuts if you like too.
Crushed pineapple: For added fruitiness that complements the fruit mix, and adds a slightly tart sweetness to the cake.
Baking soda: Also aids with aerating the batter to allow it to rise.
Ginger powder, mixed spice powder, and cinnamon powder: To add warmth and spiciness to the sweet batter. The combination of fruit and spices smells wonderful while the cake bakes!
How to make the Best Fruit Cake : Step by step
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Tin
Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
Line a round or loaf baking tin with parchment.
Step 2: Prepare the Fruit Cake Mix
In a saucepan, place the sugar, butter, fruit cake mix, and crushed pineapple, and heat until butter has melted.
Stir well and bring to a near boil. Remove from heat and cool.
Once cooled, add ginger powder, mixed spice powder, cinnamon powder, and baking soda to the fruit cake mix.
Step 3: Prepare the Cake Batter
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and eggs together until just combined.
Add the cooled fruit cake mixture to the batter, and mix well to evenly distribute the fruit.
Step 4: Bake, Cool, and Serve
Pour the batter into the lined baking tin.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
Cover the cake with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking time.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Fruit Cake Recipe Tips
Don’t overmix the batter. This is a moist cake with a loose crumb, so you don’t need to whisk it for long.
Allow the fruit to cool completely before adding it to the batter.
Don’t omit the salt. Besides helping the cake to rise, it also enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
Storing Baked Fruit Cake
To store leftover fruit cake, allow the cake to cool completely before covering it with foil or transferring it to an airtight container, and keeping it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
When you’re ready to serve the leftovers, let them thaw outside the fridge until they’re no longer chilled.
If you love fruit cake, I urge you to give this easy fruit cake recipe a try, and let me know how it turns out!
Moist Fruit Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar granulated
- ½ cup butter
- 1 lb fruit cake mix
- 1 can crushed pineapple 14oz
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp mixed spice powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
- Line a round or loaf baking tin with parchment.
- In a saucepan, place the sugar, butter, fruit cake mix, and crushed pineapple, and heat until butter has melted.
- Stir well and bring to a near boil. Remove from heat and cool.
- Once cooled, add ginger powder, mixed spice powder, cinnamon powder, and baking soda into the fruit cake mix.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and eggs together until just combined.
- Add the cooled fruit cake mixture to the batter, and mix well to evenly distribute the fruit.
- Pour the batter into a round or loaf baking tin lined with parchment.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
- Cover the cake with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking time.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing and serving.
