Cake Mix Fruitcake
Discover the perfect balance of simplicity and festive flavor with this delightful Cake Mix Fruitcake recipe! By starting with a box of yellow cake mix, this shortcut recipe transforms into a rich, moist fruitcake bursting with the vibrant sweetness of mixed candied fruits and the nutty crunch of pecans or walnuts. Warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg paired with vanilla extract elevate every bite to holiday perfection. Ready in just over an hour, this fruitcake is a quick and easy treat ideal for holiday gatherings or gifting. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or allowed to sit overnight for deeper flavor, it’s a fuss-free way to bring classic fruitcake to your table with a modern twist. Perfect for holiday desserts, easy baking, and crowd-pleasing treats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow cake mix
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Mixed candied fruit
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Stir in the candied fruit, chopped nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the fruitcake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully remove it and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve. Optionally, wrap the fruitcake tightly in plastic wrap and let it sit overnight for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.1 g | 314% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2537 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 781.6 g | 284% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 521.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 757 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1424 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
