Fruity Cake Squares Recipe

Name: Fruity Cake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp dark corn syrup; 2 pkg (7 oz each) mixed dried fruit; 1 tsp mixed spice, such as pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1 pkg (16 oz) yellow cake mix; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted; None None Red food color (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp dark corn syrup
2 pkg (7 oz each) mixed dried fruit
1 tsp mixed spice, such as pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 pkg (16 oz) yellow cake mix
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
None None Red food color (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
2
Combine brown sugar, butter and syrup in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Add dried fruit and spices. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool for 10 mins.
3
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle with fruit mixture and then almonds. Bake for 25-30 mins, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
4
For the icing, combine powdered sugar and 2 tsp hot water in a small bowl. If desired, add a few drops red food color to tint icing pink. Drizzle over cooled cake. Cut into squares to serve. Store in an airtight container.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 3 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp dark corn syrup, 2 pkg (7 oz each) mixed dried fruit, and more.

Yes, Fruity Cake Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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