Best 5 Flowerpot Fruitcake Recipes

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Flowerpot fruitcake is a unique and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its colorful layers and sweet, fruity flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. This classic recipe has been around for centuries, and there are many variations to choose from. Whether you prefer a traditional fruitcake or something more modern, you are sure to find a recipe that you love. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make a delicious flowerpot fruitcake that will impress your friends and family.

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

FLOWERPOT FRUITCAKE



FlowerPot Fruitcake image

Here's a new variety of fruitcake folks will surely favor. Mary Kay Calnan of Worthington, Ohio started with a pound cake mix and added traditional spices and raisins to give it a fruitcake flavor. Then she took the recipe a crafty step further by baking it in individual foil-lined flowerpots. "After the cakes are cool, I remove them from the pots and replace the foil with fabric, then fit the cakes back into the pots," describes Mary Kay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Heavy-duty aluminum foil
3 clay pots, 4 inches wide and 4 inches deep
1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup apple juice
2 eggs
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds
Corn syrup
Red and green candied cherries

Steps:

  • Cut foil into three 12-in. squares. Turn pots upside down; press one square of foil over each as smoothly as possible. Remove shaped foil. Turn pot right side up and press foil down into pots, pressing firmly against all sides. Let extra foil hang over rim of pots to aid in removal later. Generously grease inside of foil and dust with flour; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add apple juice and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium for 3 minutes. Combine raisins and flour; fold into batter. Fill each prepared pot three-fourths full. Sprinkle with almonds. Place pots on a baking sheet. , Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pots on a wire rack to cool. When cooled, remove foil liners from pots. Carefully peel off foil and discard. Heat a small amount of corn syrup and brush over tops of loaves. Decorate with candied cherries. Wrap loaves in plastic wrap or with a napkin and put back into pots for gift-giving.

Nutrition Facts :

FLOWERPOT CAKES



Flowerpot Cakes image

Plant a delicious surprise on your guests with these springtime delights. Our chocolate cakes, baked in small pots, create the illusion of new growth. Each cake is topped with a creamy layer of chocolate frosting, a smattering of crushed cookies and candy "rocks," and a fresh sprig of mint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for pots
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Quick Chocolate Frosting
1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies (about 10), for garnish
Multicolored pebble-shaped chocolate candies, for garnish
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush inside of each flowerpot with oil, and line bottom with parchment paper round. Brush parchment with oil, and lightly dust with cocoa.
  • Sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add egg and yolk, 3/4 cup warm water, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix on low speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Divide batter among prepared pots, filling each about two-thirds full. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, rotating sheet about halfway through, until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cakes cool completely in the flowerpots on a wire rack.
  • Frost cakes with an offset spatula; sprinkle with crushed cookies. Top with candies; "plant" 1 mint sprig in each cake.

FLOWERPOT CAKE



Flowerpot Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
1 16 1/2-ounce box devil's food cake mix (plus required ingredients)
1 16-ounce tub plus 1 cup milk chocolate frosting
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
1 24-ounce package white fondant
3/4 teaspoon red gel food coloring
1/4 teaspoon orange gel food coloring
Mint sprigs and edible flowers, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 6-inch-round and an 8-inch-round cake pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Prepare the cake mix as directed; divide between the pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
  • Level the tops of the cakes with a serrated knife (save the trimmings). Halve the cakes horizontally. Working on a cake board or plate, stack the 8-inch layers, then the 6-inch layers, frosting between each layer.
  • Hold a serrated knife at an angle and trim the edges of the layer cake all the way around to make an upside-down pot shape. Cover the cake with all but 1/2 cup of the remaining frosting; freeze 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cocoa powder on a sheet of parchment; put the fondant on top, make a small well in the middle and put the food coloring in the well. Knead until the color is even.
  • Dust a surface with cocoa powder; roll out the colored fondant into a 24-by-6 1/2-inch rectangle, trimming the edges to make them straight. Cut off a 24-by-1 1/4-inch strip of fondant; set aside.
  • Wrap the wide piece of fondant around the cake, pressing and smoothing it with your fingers. Trim the excess with a paring knife.
  • Reroll the fondant scraps and cut out a 5-inch circle; press the fondant circle on top of the cake to form the pot bottom. Invert the cake onto a board. Lightly brush the thin strip of fondant with water; attach to the top edge of the cake, allowing the strip to come slightly above the edge. Trim the ends.
  • Cover the top of the cake with the remaining 1/2 cup frosting, then crumble the cake trimmings on top.
  • When ready to serve, stick mint sprigs and edible flowers into the cake.

FLOWER POT 'BOX' CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Flower Pot 'Box' Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, buttercream frosting, yellow food coloring, red food coloring, brown food coloring

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package chocolate cake mix
1 package brownie mix
8 eggs
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 cups buttercream frosting, divided
30 drops yellow food coloring
11 drops red food coloring
4 drops brown food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil, and whisk until batter is thick and smooth.
  • Line an 8x7-inch (20x17-cm) terra-cotta pot with foil, ensuring the sides are smooth as possible. Pour batter inside, leave 3 inches of space between the batter and the top of the pot.
  • Line a cupcake pan with green cupcake liners and fill each with about ¼ cup (32 g) of batter.
  • Put the terra-cotta pot and cupcake pan in the oven at the same time. Place a small pan or oven safe dish under the terra-cotta pot to catch any possible overflow of batter.
  • Bake cupcakes for 15 minutes. Bake cake for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups (455 g) buttercream frosting, 30 drops yellow food coloring, 10 drops red food coloring, and 4 drops brown food coloring to create a terra-cotta orange color.
  • In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups (455 g) of buttercream frosting and 1 drop of red food coloring to create a pale pink color.
  • Use the foil to lift the cake out of the terracotta pot, and carefully peel off the foil. Use an angled icing spatula to evenly ice the sides of the cake with the terra-cotta orange frosting. Use the spatula or icing scraper to remove excess icing and create a smooth finish. Add an inch (2cm) more of frosting to top rim of the cake, about 1-inch (2 cm) in thickness. Use the spatula or icing scraper to smooth the sides to create the rim of the pot.
  • Place a 2D piping tip inside a piping bag and fill it with the pale pink frosting. Twist the end of the piping bag and gently apply even pressure as you make a spiral design from the center out on each cupcake to create a rose.
  • Place two toothpicks in the center of the cake and use them to attach a cupcake to the center. Repeat around the rim of the cake with 4 more cupcakes spaced about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Fold extra green cupcake liners into quarters and place one between each cupcake.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 71 grams

REFRIGERATOR FRUITCAKE



Refrigerator Fruitcake image

This is a recipe that my mom made every Christmas. It's a great alternative to baked fruit cakes and stays moist. Never dry. Tastes very much like the Claxton's fruitcakes that you can buy in the grocery store. I wanted to post this to save and found it as a newspaper clipping in my grandmother's recipe box. My grandmother had pinned it to a card with her cost estimate to make. I don't know how old the recipe is but given that a 1 pd of pecans was listed as 1.05, I assume it's pretty old! Total cost for cake was listed as $3.04. Hope you enjoy! It's been a holiday favorite in our family for years!

Provided by LifeAfter40

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 lb candied cherry (combo of red and green look best)
1/2 lb candied pineapple
1 lb chopped nuts (your choice)
1 lb raisins
1 orange, juice of
6 tablespoons apple juice
1 lb graham cracker crumbs, rolled and crushed fine

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Pack into a loaf pan lined with waxed paper.
  • Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Can be stored in refrigerator for several weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879.6, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 679.3, Carbohydrate 143.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 103, Protein 15.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the fruitcake will be. Use fresh, ripe fruit, unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract.
  • Soak the fruit in alcohol: Soaking the fruit in alcohol helps to plump it up and add flavor. You can use any type of alcohol you like, but rum, brandy, or bourbon are popular choices.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to create a smooth, even texture in the fruitcake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in the flour and fruit mixture gradually: Overmixing can toughen the fruitcake.
  • Bake the fruitcake in a slow oven: This will help to prevent the fruitcake from drying out.
  • Let the fruitcake cool completely before glazing: This will help to prevent the glaze from running off the fruitcake.

Conclusion:

Flowerpot fruitcake is a delicious and festive holiday treat that is sure to impress your friends and family. With its moist, flavorful texture and beautiful presentation, this fruitcake is a perfect way to celebrate the season.

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