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Best Fruit Cake Bundt Cake Recipe

Published: October 27, 2019. Last Updated: October 27, 2019 by: Ginny McMeans

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Close up photo of half of a bundt cake fruit cake with glistening glaze.

The Best Fruit Cake Bundt Cake Recipe is a fruity sweet concoction that you will be proud to serve. A moist and easy holiday fruitcake recipe that isn’t overly sweet. Make copies of the recipe – people will be asking for it.

Bundt Cake Fruitcake is sitting prettily on a white scalloped plate. The glistening glaze is dripping over the top with pieces of tiny sweet fruit pieces showing throughout the sides.

 
Christmas brings out the best in everyone and everything. Excitement, kindness, spirituality and we must not forget that people become decorating geniuses.

Another huge factor for the season is the food.

Everyone’s best recipes come out this time of year and seasonal treats are baked for ourselves and for others. An ‘every winter must-have’ is Fruitcake with a capital F.

Not the dry and hard fruitcake from ages past but the best fruity sweet concoction that you will be proud to serve. This Easy Fruitcake Bundt Cake recipe has all of those qualities and more.

Cookies also go hand in hand for holiday treats. A healthier cookie are these Dairy-Free Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies. Besides cranberries, there are lots of other flavorful and fiber-full ingredients.

These cookies are super! Place them on a plate next to your beautiful fruitcake and eyes will sparkle.

Overhead view of a cropped view of a whole fruitcake on a white plate.

You know some of those candied fruit that you see during the holidays? The ones that look very questionable? Ones like those green candied cherries? I know they’re pretty and festive and all but they’re kind of scary.

Well, I left the candied cherries out of this recipe. There are still wonderful sweet treats inside and one of them is dried pineapple. For that lovely ingredient, a little goes a long way!

The fruit mixture is from fresh citrus and many different varieties of dried fruit. There are also so many healthy ingredients that it will blow your mind.

Does Fruitcake Need a Topping?

  • Nope. No icing, frosting or fruit topping. But isn’t this little bit of drizzle on the top pretty?
  • Just a little bit of melted apple jelly drizzled back and forth here and there over the fruitcake makes it glisten.
  • Let it drip down as you go around the top and your easy fruit cake is done.

A slice of fruit cake showing all of the dried fruit inside.

Best  Fruit Cake Bundt Cake Tips

  • Six fruits are used in this recipe and pecans are added too. There are some really nice and healthy ingredients inside the recipe.
  • A smaller 6 cup bundt pan is used for this recipe. The fruitcake stands taller and looks really pretty. You can definitely use a regular sized bundt pan. The fruit cake will just be shorter.
  • That would also make the fruit cake last longer. The slices would be smaller pieces. Not in width but in height.
  • All the slices are smaller anyway because fruitcake is so rich that you don’t need much. The 6 cup bundt pan serves 14 generous slices.
  • The smaller size for this Easy Fruitcake Bundt Cake recipe is also handy because it makes fantastic holiday gifts. Add a little card with the recipe printed and tie it on the cellophane wrapper.
  • Make extra copies of the recipe because one thing for sure is that people will be asking for it.

Front and center view of a whole glazed fruitcake bundt cake.

I don’t know if you ever noticed that there is kind of a competition out there in the world about who makes the best fruitcake.

It’s been going on for ages and I think my mom had one of the best. It was also fun shopping for the ingredients with her.

Well, now is your chance to win the ultimate contest. This recipe really is the best one!

Close up photo of half of a bundt cake fruit cake with glistening glaze.

Traditional Fruitcake vs this Healthy Fruitcake

Traditional fruitcake recipes include dried nuts, dried fruit, and “candied” fruit or peel. Candied fruit has been soaked in sugar syrup and also dried for preservation.

Fruitcake is usually finished in a loaf pan. That way it looks more like a cake than fruit bars.

This healthy fruitcake has no candied fruit but sweet dried fruit that makes the dessert so much better.

Check out the ingredients below. There is even flaxseed meal inside.

It is also made with whole wheat flour as to turn it into more like an actual cake although you wouldn’t actually realize it when finished.

This way the Christmas treat can be baked in a gorgeous bundt pan.

The Best Fruit Cake Ingredients

  • Oranges – add the sweet-tart flavor of real fruit juice.
  • Cranberry juice – is a little bit tart and just right for balancing the sweet fruits.
  • Golden raisins – are plump and flavorful.
  • Dates – add an extra good natural sweetness to the fruit cake.
  • Dried pineapple – is super sweet and very festive.
  • Pecans – add that extra mild crunch.
  • Flaxseed meal mixed with water – is a healthy protein-packed egg substitute.
  • Vanilla extract – is that special extra flavor for baked goods.
  • Maple syrup – adds a little bit of sweet liquid that is necessary.
  • Whole wheat pastry flour – turns this fruitcake into a fruity cake.
  • Baking soda – helps the bundt cake rise nice and high.
  • Ground Cinnamon – is a necessary spice.
  • Ground nutmeg – completes the round of wonderful spices.
  • Salt – is seasoning.
  • Apple jelly – makes the fruitcake top glistening and inviting.

Overhead view of 13 ingredients for the bundt cake in different shaped white mini dishes.

 

You choose the shape of the pan and be proud of your delicious and gorgeous fruitcake. A new tradition that I think you’ll want to carry on for years.

 

Overhead view of a square photo centering the glazed fruitcake.

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Front and center view of a whole glazed fruitcake bundt cake.
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5 from 4 votes

Best Fruit Cake Bundt Cake

Best Fruit Cake Bundt Cake is the best fruity sweet concoction that you will be proud to serve.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 14 Slices
Calories 267kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

  • 3 oranges
  • 1/4 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup pitted dates, chopped smaller
  • 1 cup dried pineapple, chopped smaller
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal and 6 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Glaze

  • 1/2 cup apple jelly

Instructions

  • What a beautiful bunch of ingredients.
  • I used the smaller Bundt Pan (it measures 6 cups) because I wanted a taller cake. Mine came from Target and there are many colors to choose from. The cake turned out beautiful and you can slice thinner slices.
  • You can certainly use any bundt pan that you have - A larger size will turn out lower height but it will still be really pretty.
  • Oil the bundt pan - I used coconut oil.
  • Mix the flaxseed meal and water together and set aside so that it can gel. It only takes a few minutes.
  • Squeeze all of the juice from the oranges to get close to 1/2 cup of juice. It can be a bit under 1/2 cup but you need more than 1/4 cup.
  • In a medium bowl add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix together.
  • In a large bowl add the orange juice, cranberry juice, cranberries, dates, raisins, pineapple, pecans, vanilla extract, maple syrup and the thickened flaxseed meal mixture.
  • Mix all together.
  • Add the flour mixture to the fruit mixture and blend well.
  • Pour into the prepared bundt pan and flatten it down, as well as you can, on the top.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and let cool completely.
  • Melt the apple jelly in the microwave and drizzle over the top of the cake.

Notes

Wonderful fresh but it also freezes really well.
If you choose to freeze please use one of my methods as described in my article How to Prepare Food for the Freezer.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Best Fruit Cake Bundt Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 Slice)
Calories 267 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 164mg7%
Potassium 280mg8%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 85IU2%
Vitamin C 18.3mg22%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Ginny McMeans

    November 21, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    Yes, the ingredients add all of the sweetness you’d ever want. You just buy cranberry juice just like you would if you wanted to drink it. The dried fruit will be packaged one way and that’s how you buy it. Dried cranberries aren’t super sweet but dates and dried pineapple are. It won’t be overly sweet like some fruitcakes but it will be plenty sweet. In fact, I drizzled melted apple jelly over the top just to make it prettier for the photos not so much for the sweetness. But it’s still really good with the jelly. I think it’s wonderful of you to think of your new office member. I really think the bundtcake will be perfect and everyone will enjoy it.

  2. Sonja Knoerdel

    November 21, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    I notice that other than the maple syrup, there’s no sugar. Does that mean that the dried fruit and cranberry juice should be sweetened? I’m making this for an office holiday party, and we have a new member who is vegan (and probably gets left out of a lot of office food parties) so I want it to be perfect. Thanks!!

  3. Ginny McMeans

    November 19, 2018 at 11:05 am

    That is fantastic Lindsay! I am so glad you took the step and made it because so many times things look hard and they really aren’t. Thanks for giving this recipe a chance. I know what you mean about the icing. It really doesn’t need anything. The jelly was even for looks more than to add more sweetness and that’s why I just drizzled it a little.

  4. Lindsay L Manly

    November 19, 2018 at 10:54 am

    I made this recipe this past weekend and it came out great. I’ve never made a fruitcake before so i was kind of intimidated, but it was super easy. I had everything but the jelly so I made a quick royal icing and it came out great. Honestly, i don’t think it really needs the icing.

  5. Samantha

    December 02, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    I cant wait to try this. Thank you for the recipe.

  6. Shashi at Savory Spin

    November 06, 2017 at 4:35 am

    You sure are right – Christmas does bring out the best in us – and that’s pretty darn amazing – just like this vegan bundt fruitcake! I so love a good fruitcake but never have I had a vegan one before. So delicious!

  7. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours

    November 06, 2017 at 2:08 am

    Fruit cake is one of those delicious treats reminds me of Christmas. Making a bundt cake version is lovely, I imagine would be yummy with some icing drizzled over the top.

  8. Shumaila

    November 05, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Love this time of the year, and baking fruit cake is a big part of it! This looks delicious, thank you so much for sharing the recipe

  9. Sandi Gaertner

    November 05, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    This bundt cake would be perfect to serve over the holidays!

  10. Valentina

    November 05, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    This looks yummy! Whenever I make a cake for my husabnd’s birthday, he requests it be a bundt cake. Perfect. 🙂

  11. Fiona

    December 24, 2016 at 1:22 am

    It’s right there in the front! 🙂

  12. Ginny McMeans

    December 20, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Thanks Mel! Bundt pans really do make cakes more festive. Have a great Christmas!

  13. Mel |avirtualvegan.com

    December 20, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    This looks so lovely Ginny. I know a lot of people don’t like fruit cake but I love it and make one every Christmas. I really need to invest in a bundt tin. I have never had one but they make cakes look so pretty!

  14. Ginny McMeans

    December 17, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    Hahaha Fiona! I had to go check 🙂

  15. Fiona

    December 17, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I love fruit cake! Some can be stored indefinitely.
    Can’t help but notice, there’s a SMILEY on your cake 🙂

  16. Ginny McMeans

    December 17, 2016 at 9:58 am

    Me too Sarah! I love the small ones too.

  17. Ginny McMeans

    December 17, 2016 at 9:58 am

    hahaha Melissa! She was serious 🙂 Thanks so much and it really looks good on the dessert table too.

  18. Melissa Huggins

    December 16, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    Wow, fruitcake is serious business! I can’t believe that lady backed you in a corner. I haven’t had fruitcake in years. Your bundt cake version looks out-of-this-world delicious! Perfect for the holiday table 🙂

  19. Sarah

    December 16, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    I love using bundt pans—they make cakes look so elegant!

  20. Ginny McMeans

    December 16, 2016 at 6:58 am

    Hahaha! You are so funny Mary Ellen. You must try this one and then if anyone ever asks if you have a good recipe – well then 🙂

  21. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition

    December 15, 2016 at 10:17 am

    I was thinking about it and I don’t think I’ve never had fruit cake before. I love the looks of this one! I think you should win for best fruitcake!

  22. Ginny McMeans

    December 13, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    You have got to, got to, got to try it Amy 🙂

  23. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    December 13, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    I have to say, I’ve always avoided fruit cake, but this one looks really good!

  24. Ginny McMeans

    December 13, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Oh, I hope you get to Cadry! Remember I used the smallish bundt pan so it is more like fruitcake size. P.S. Your mom will love it 🙂

  25. Ginny McMeans

    December 13, 2016 at 8:11 am

    Thanks Dianne! They do have a bad rap! I must admit some are as heavy as a brick 🙂 Glad you like this one and if you get to make it you won’t be sorry!

  26. Cadry

    December 13, 2016 at 7:03 am

    My mom loves fruitcake something fierce, but I’ve personally never tried it! I’m going to need to buy a bundt pan, so that I can make yours and give it to her. Then I can finally try it too!

  27. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

    December 12, 2016 at 11:54 am

    It’s been a very long time since I’ve had fruitcake, but I remember liking it! I know it has a bad rap, but I think it’s great, and I love your version!

  28. Ginny McMeans

    December 12, 2016 at 8:02 am

    You have to make it Jenn! I am not just talking 🙂 Your father in law will love it. Thanks so much!

  29. Jenn

    December 12, 2016 at 7:40 am

    My father in law would love this! He’s a huge fan of fruit cake. This looks so good…I think I could definitely get on board too! Love the idea of melting apple jelly as a glaze!

  30. Ginny McMeans

    December 03, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    Thumbs up Dennis!

  31. dennis doyle

    December 03, 2015 at 9:39 am

    look great will make later

  32. Laura O @PetiteAllergyTreats

    December 10, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Fruit cake is something that I’ve always wanted to try. This looks great and easy to make too!

  33. Kim

    December 08, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    Guess I should have paid more attention to recipe instead of the yummy picture! I see that the recipe calls for salt & baking soda!!!

  34. Kim

    December 08, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    if substituting all purpose flour for wheat do you recommend adding baking powder, baking soda or salt?

  35. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen

    December 03, 2014 at 12:36 am

    This looks like my kind of fruitcake. Fresh and full of good ingredients. I’ve actually never eaten fruitcake before because it’s always scared me, but this is one I actually want to get my hands on! And I LOVE your little heart shaped bowl, by the way!

  36. Kim Beaulieu

    December 02, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    This is so gorgeous. My dad used to make fruitcake every year. I love it.

  37. Dionne Baldwin

    December 02, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    I haven’t had fruitcake in years and I’ve never made one! I want to try this.

  38. Cate @ Chez CateyLou

    December 02, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    This looks so moist and flavorful – much better than traditional fruitcake! What a fun recipe for the holiday season!

  39. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

    December 02, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    What a great idea to turn it into a bundt cake – looks great!

  40. Beth @ The First Year

    December 02, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    My mother in law makes like 18 loaves of fruit cake each Christmas. She soaks hers in booze rags for weeks. I guess I didn’t know you could make fruit cake without alcohol haha 🙂

  41. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    December 02, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    This looks great. Nothing like I am accustomed to seeing. I would like a slice and cup of coffee please. I cannot lie, fruit cake was never something I have understood. It’s around every holiday, harder than a hockey puck with a sticky glaze over it and fruit pieces in such bright hues that are not naturally occurring. It’s never looked appetizing. But not this one – this looks great!

  42. [email protected]

    December 02, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    This is the tastiest fruit cake I have ever seen, I would totally eat this!

  43. Ginny McMeans

    December 02, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Thanks Sheena! You have got to try this recipe! 🙂

  44. Melanie | Melanie Makes

    December 02, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    An absolutely beautiful cake!

  45. Annie @Maebells

    December 02, 2014 at 11:15 am

    How fun?! I love that the glaze is as simple as apple jelly!

  46. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

    December 02, 2014 at 9:56 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever tried fruitcake before! Yours looks fantastic, especially made in the bundt pan!

  47. Ginny McMeans

    December 02, 2014 at 9:45 am

    Thank you so much Lisa!

  48. Lisa

    December 01, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    This looks so good! Fruitcake is my holiday weakness. I love that the ingredients are so nutritious for this recipe. That always equals less guilt:)

  49. Ginny McMeans

    September 13, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Yes, the flax seed meal is actually a substitute for 2 eggs. You could also use chia seed meal and water as egg substitutes. A mashed banana would work also. All purpose flour would work very well.

  50. Jan

    September 13, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    Do you have an alternative for the flax seed meal? Also instead of whole wheat flour can you substitute all purpose flour? Thanks

  51. Ginny McMeans

    December 18, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Hi Elyna, I don’t have an organic link for apple jelly. I just used the one that was at the grocery store. I think it was Smucker’s.

  52. Elyna

    December 18, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Hi, this looks interesting. I just have a question, can you provide the website for where I can purchase the apple jelly?
    Thanks,
    Elyna

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