CHRISTMAS WREATH CAKE

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A really good fruit cake recipe, one you can eat the same day you make it; it's even better if you let sit for awhile.

Provided by Karen D.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups raisins
1 cup red and green candied cherries
¾ cup dates, pitted and chopped
¾ cup candied pineapple, diced
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a tube pan with 2 layers of brown paper or parchment, and grease well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in raisins, dates, cherries, pineapple, walnuts, and coconut. Stir until all fruit is coated.
  • In another large bowl, cream the butter with the white sugar. Add lemon rind, lemon juice, and eggs; mix well. Stir in fruit mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 2 hours or until a tester comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 221.4 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

Totally Fun
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Diane Oliveira
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This cake is perfect for a holiday party. It's festive and delicious!


Adetuyi Adedoyin
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cake didn't rise as much as I thought it would.


Nerdy
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cranberries and orange zest.


D'shalea Gordon
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I've never made a Christmas wreath cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Kamran Saeed
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I'm not a big fan of nuts in cakes, but I actually really liked the pistachios in this recipe.


John Akinde
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This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and festive.


ZINTLE PANDLE
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I love how this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


gracious mapara
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I'm definitely going to make it again.


LADANE HUSSEIN
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as pretty as the one in the picture.


Maheen Anjam
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This cake is so festive and perfect for Christmas! I love the way the cranberries and pistachios look on top.


Betelehem Samuel
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.


Mosh Leizor Panther
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This cake was a disaster! The frosting was too runny and the cake was too dry. I won't be making this recipe again.


Taohidul Islam
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Teresa McIntosh
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this cake was surprisingly good. The cranberries and orange zest gave it a nice flavor.


Massimo Muscaritolo
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This cake is so beautiful! I can't wait to try it.


K Robert
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any holiday gathering.


Ashely Mcqueen
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The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Tayquan Dukes
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a novice baker can make this cake look like a pro.


Steven Gabbard
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This Christmas wreath cake was a huge hit at our holiday party! It was so beautiful and festive, and it tasted even better than it looked.