Golden Brandy Bundt Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Golden Brandy Bundt Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups blanched slivered almonds; 1 to 1-1/2 cup golden raisins; 1 cup sliced dried apricots; 1 cup candied cherries, halved; 1-1/2 cup diced candied pineapple; 2-1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1 cup shortening (like Crisco); butter (I use butter); 1 cup sugar; 4 eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 cup apricot brandy

Servings: persons

2 cups blanched slivered almonds
1 to 1-1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup sliced dried apricots
1 cup candied cherries, halved
1-1/2 cup diced candied pineapple
2-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup shortening (like Crisco)
butter (I use butter)
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup apricot brandy

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Mix together almonds and fruit; set aside.
3
Mix together flour, baking powder and salt: Set aside.
4
Grease Bundt pan well and lightly flour it.
5
Cream shortening (or butter) and sugar well.
6
Beat in eggs.
7
Add vanilla.
8
Blend flour mixture alternately with brandy into creamed shortening and sugar.
9
Add almond and fruit mixture and mix well.
10
Pour into prepared pan.
11
Keep a pan of hot water on lowest shelf of oven while cake is baking.
12
Bake for about 2 hours until cake tests done.
13
Cool in pan 10-15 minutes, then turn out and cool completely on wire rack.
14
Wrap cake in brandy soaked cloth and store in airtight container in fridge for several weeks.

953

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups blanched slivered almonds, 1 to 1-1/2 cup golden raisins, 1 cup sliced dried apricots, 1 cup candied cherries, halved, and more.

Yes, Golden Brandy Bundt Fruit Cake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Golden Brandy Bundt Fruit Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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