Best 11 Cherry Pineapple Fruitcake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic cherry pineapple fruitcake, a time-honored tradition that brings cheer to every holiday gathering. With its moist, dense crumb, and vibrant blend of sweet cherries and tangy pineapple, this iconic treat is a true labor of love. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating the perfect cherry pineapple fruitcake, ensuring a festive centerpiece that will delight your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE



Cherry Pineapple Fruitcake image

This is the finishing touch to our Christmas dinner. My family always claimed they didn't like fruitcake, but they love this one! For the best flavor, let it sit overnight before slicing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped candied cherries
1 cup chopped candied pineapple
2 cups chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cherries, pineapple, pecans and 1 cup flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine baking powder and remaining flour; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in fruit mixture., Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Remove waxed paper while warm; cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE CHERRY CAKE



Pineapple Cherry Cake image

When our granddaughter visits on weekends, I try to find something fun for her to do. This pineapple cherry dump cake recipe is super simple for her to fix. -Melissa Defauw, Auburn Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 can (21 ounces) cherry or blueberry pie filling
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Evenly sprinkle pineapple in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with pie filling. Sprinkle with dry cake mix and drizzle with butter. , Bake until top is golden brown, 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PINEAPPLE-CHERRY NUT CAKE



Pineapple-Cherry Nut Cake image

A good friend shared her mother's fruitcake recipe with me. It's simply the best I've ever eaten.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (8 ounces) candied cherries, halved
1 package (8 ounces) chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the cherries, pineapple and pecans with 1/2 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. , Combine baking powder and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until well mixed. Fold in cherry mixture until moistened. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 300° for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PINEAPPLE CHERRY LOAVES



Pineapple Cherry Loaves image

Pineapple adds a fun twist to this holiday quick bread, plus it wakes each delicious bite nice and moist. My family prefers this to traditional fruitcake. -Dolores Peltier, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
8 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cans (8 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1 jar (10 ounces) green maraschino cherries, drained and halved
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. , Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in pineapple, cherries and nuts. Pour into three greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRUSHED PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE



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This is a very good cake for Christmas. Do not double this recipe. You don't need to age this cake.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 10h45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups golden raisins
½ cup red candied cherries
1 cup candied mixed fruit peel
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

Steps:

  • Line an angel food pan with parchment paper and brush with melted butter.
  • Cream butter or margarine, and then beat in sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extract. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in raisins, cherries, pineapple, and mixed peel. Cover bowl and let sit at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 2 1/2 hours with a pan of hot water placed on the lowest rack of your oven during baking. Brush warm cake with some melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 324 mg, Sugar 40.1 g

CHERRY PINEAPPLE CAKE



Cherry Pineapple Cake image

This recipe is fancy enough to serve to company. I love to serve with it with a dollop of whip cream.-Elaine De Rue, Hilton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (16 ounces each) pitted tart red cherries, drained
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Spread cherries and pineapple with juice over the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with nuts. Sprinkle dry cake mix over all. Pour butter evenly over cake mix. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Cool. Invert onto a serving plate. Cut into squares. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY FRUITCAKE



Cherry Fruitcake image

This fruitcake will not be bitter because it has no citron. I got it from a good friend's Mom in the 80's. When you slice it and hold it up to the light, there is very little cake, and it looks like stained glass. Many "fruitcake haters" have been won over by this cake.

Provided by TigerJo

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 fruitcake

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb walnuts or 1 lb pecans
1 lb pitted dates, diced
8 ounces crystallized pineapple
8 ounces candied red cherries
8 ounces green glazed cherries
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 whole eggs

Steps:

  • Using a tube pan (line bottom with two greased layers of greased waxed paper, and grease sides of pan); or using two loaf pans or eight mini-loaf pans (line bottom/sides with two greased layers of waxed paper). Be generous with shortening on the layer next to the cake.
  • Cut pineapple, red and green cherries in half; cut dates in 3 pieces.Using hands, combine pineapple, cherries, dates, and pecans in a large bowl. Add sugar, mix well, and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Beat eggs& vanilla until light and fluffy; pour over fruit and nut mixture. Using hands, mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour on above mixture until"syrupy", again, using hands.
  • Preheat oven to 275°F Add cake mixture evenly to pans and pack down tightly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, approximately 90 minutes for a tube pan; 1 1/4 hr for 2 loaf pans; and check starting after an hour for mini-loaf pans.
  • Remove cake (s) from oven, cool slightly, and remove waxed paper while still warm.

CHERRY PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE



Cherry Pineapple Fruitcake image

This is the finishing touch to our Christmas dinner. My family always claimed they didn't like fruitcake, but they love this one! For the best flavor, let it sit overnight before slicing.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped candied cherries
1 cup chopped candied pineapple
2 cups chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups butter or margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cherries, pineapple, pecans and 1 cup flour; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine baking powder and remaining flour; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in fruit mixture.
  • Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Remove waxed paper while warm; cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.2 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 174.3 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 309.6 mg, Sugar 47.9 g

SLOW COOKER CHERRY AND PINEAPPLE DELIGHT



Slow Cooker Cherry and Pineapple Delight image

A good friend gave me this recipe and I converted it for the slow cooker. A great dessert for Sunday afternoon. Serve with ice cream on top.

Provided by Terry

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pineapple Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place cherry pie filling in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place crushed pineapple on top.
  • Mix cake mix and butter together in a bowl. Spread evenly over cherry and pineapple. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Cover and cook on High for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or on Low for 3 to 4 hours. Spoon into serving dishes and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.1 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 412 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

CHERRY PINEAPPLE NUT CAKE



Cherry Pineapple Nut Cake image

Make and share this Cherry Pineapple Nut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 13X9 inch cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 ounces crushed pineapple in syrup
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 13 X 9 baking dish.
  • Spread pineapple with juice evenly in dish.
  • Spread cherry pie filling over pineapple.
  • Sprinkle dry cake mix over cherries, then spread pecans over cake mix.
  • Cut margarine into thin slices and place over pecans.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

CHERRY PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE



Cherry Pineapple Fruitcake image

This is the finishing touch to our Christmas dinner. My family always claimed they didn't like fruitcake, but they love this one! For the best flavor, let it sit overnight before slicing.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped candied cherries
1 cup chopped candied pineapple
2 cups chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups butter or margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cherries, pineapple, pecans and 1 cup flour; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine baking powder and remaining flour; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in fruit mixture.
  • Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Remove waxed paper while warm; cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.2 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 174.3 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 309.6 mg, Sugar 47.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen fruit. Fresh fruit is always best, but frozen fruit can also be used. If using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
  • Chop the fruit into small pieces. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the fruitcake.
  • Use a variety of fruits. This will give the fruitcake a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the fruitcake tough.
  • Bake the fruitcake in a well-greased pan. This will help prevent it from sticking.
  • Let the fruitcake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the fruitcake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Cherry pineapple fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and colorful appearance, this fruitcake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cherry pineapple fruitcake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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