Fruit Cocktail Bread
Indulge in the sweet simplicity of Fruit Cocktail Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread that transforms an ordinary pantry staple into a crowd-pleasing treat. This recipe combines tender bites of canned fruit cocktail (juice included!) with warm cinnamon and a touch of vanilla for a fruity, aromatic loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Easy to make in just over an hour, this bread comes together with minimal effort using a handful of common ingredients like all-purpose flour, eggs, and vegetable oil. For an extra crunch, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans. Whether served plain, toasted, or slathered with butter, this fruit cocktail bread is a nostalgic, timeless classic you’ll want to remake time and time again. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping entirely to yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 14 ounces Canned fruit cocktail (in juice)
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the entire can of fruit cocktail, including the juice, to the wet ingredients. Mix well to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice, serve, and enjoy this delightful Fruit Cocktail Bread as is, or with a smear of butter for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.8 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2874 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 460.2 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*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.
