Best 6 Crushed Pineapple Fruitcake Recipes

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Crushed pineapple fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed during the holidays or at any time of year. Its unique combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone, making it a perfect addition to any dessert table. With the right recipe, you can create a moist, flavorful cake with a tender crumb and plenty of pineapple. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding the best recipe for crushed pineapple fruitcake, including tips on how to choose the right ingredients and techniques to ensure your cake turns out perfectly.

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

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 FRUITCAKE



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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 FRUITCAKE



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I got this recipe from my friend Julie, and her version does not have the mixed spice in it, but I love it with the spice in. Not a traditional fruitcake, but a lovely light fruity cake.

Provided by Tansy1308

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
4 ounces butter
12 ounces raisins
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 pinch salt
1 cup self raising flour
1 cup plain flour
2 beaten eggs

Steps:

  • Put in pan crushed pineapple and juice, butter, raisins, sugar, spice, bicarbonate soda and pinch of salt.
  • Boil for 10 minutes, watch that it does not boil over with the bicarbonate of soda in it!
  • Cool and then add the beaten eggs and flours.
  • Put into an 8x8-inch tin that has been lined with baking paper.
  • Bake at 350°F for approximately 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 188, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 39.9, Protein 4.4

PINEAPPLE BOILED FRUIT CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple Boiled Fruit Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pietro

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 12, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 g mixed dried fruit
1 cup brown sugar
155 g butter
1 (450 g) can crushed pineapple
2 eggs
1 cup plain flour
1 1/2 cups self raising flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Steps:

  • Place mixed fruit, sugar, butter and pineapple including juice into a saucepan.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Beat eggs slightly and stir into fruit mixture.
  • Sift together the flours, spice and bircarbonate of soda.
  • Fold into fruit mixture.
  • Place mixture into a greased and lined 30cm cake tin.
  • Bake in a moderate oven for 90 minutes.
  • Test after 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 221.9, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 23.3, Protein 5

CRUSHED PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE



Crushed Pineapple Fruitcake image

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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pineapple Desserts

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

CRUSHED PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE



Crushed Pineapple Fruitcake image

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

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pineapple Desserts

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple gives the fruitcake a more intense flavor and a moister texture.
  • Drain the pineapple well: Before adding the pineapple to the batter, make sure to drain it well to prevent the cake from becoming too wet.
  • Use a variety of nuts: Feel free to mix and match different types of nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, and almonds, to add a variety of flavors and textures to the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This crushed pineapple fruitcake is a delicious and festive holiday treat. With its moist texture, sweet pineapple flavor, and crunchy nuts, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. Plus, it's easy to make, so you can enjoy this classic dessert without any hassle.

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