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Healthy Christmas fruit Bundt cake with festive decorations and fruits

Festive and Wholesome: Healthy Christmas Fruit Bundt Cake

This delightful Christmas fruit Bundt cake is a healthier alternative, crafted with whole grains, natural sweeteners, and a vibrant medley of dried fruits and nuts. Perfect for a festive treat without the guilt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
Fruits & Nuts
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the mixed dried fruit, chopped walnuts, and orange zest.
Baking
  1. Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, soak dried fruit in orange juice or rum overnight. This cake tastes even better the next day.