SUMMER FRUIT CAKE

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Delicious way to use summer fruits. Although you can use frozen fruits, I like to use fresh summer fruit in this cake. My favorites are peaches, apricots and plums. Original recipe was printed in Bon Appetit (August, 1981).

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 9x13 inch cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups flour (I use 1 cup white and 1 cup whole-wheat)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups summer fruit, chopped and drained (apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums are good, use a mixture if possible)
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup coconut
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • To make cake: Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 9x13-inch pan.
  • Combine flour-salt in bowl.
  • Beat eggs-vanilla in large bowl.
  • Add flour mixture to egg mixture.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients (fruit-raisins).
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or toothpick comes out clean.
  • While cake is baking make glaze: Combine all glaze ingredients (sugar-baking soda) in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • When cake is done, remove from oven and poke entire surface of cake with a toothpick.
  • Pour glaze over hot cake slowly.

Logan Logan may wulff
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This cake is a winner! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Mohammed Salamat
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I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Mongla Lal
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I often make it the day before I need it and it's always just as delicious.


Asiri Udara
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This cake is so pretty! I love the way the fruits are arranged on top.


Ibrahim Ktk
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I love the way this cake smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.


Dayana Andrade
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This cake is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great snack or dessert.


Nasmi Nawzad
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This cake is a great way to use up summer fruits. I always have a lot of extra fruit on hand and this is a great way to use it up.


scarlett mckee
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This cake is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Lacee Phinney
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I love the texture of this cake. It's so moist and tender.


serials op
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This cake is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the fruits add a delicious sweetness.


Arnold Pentagon
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I made this cake for my friends and they raved about it. They said it was the best fruit cake they've ever had.


honey devil
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and the cake batter.


Lilitha Manase
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for summer fruit cakes.


Bijoy banro
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This cake is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone will love it.


Jacob Hankinson
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I love the vibrant colors of this cake. It's a real showstopper.


Khahliso Mokati
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This is the best summer fruit cake I've ever had. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly ripe and juicy.


Qasim Ali
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I substituted some of the fruits with what I had on hand and it still turned out great. This cake is very versatile.


Trureal Smith
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out amazing! My family loved it and it was gone in no time.


Duayy Kiki
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This summer fruit cake was a delight! The flavors of the fresh fruits and the moist cake were perfect together. I'll definitely be making this again.


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