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Two slices of delicious five-minute fruit and nut cake, showing the layers of fruit and nuts within the moist cake.

Five-Minute Fruit and Nut Cake

A quick and delicious dessert packed with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 serving
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits (apricots, cranberries, raisins)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • a pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Combine dried fruits, walnuts, almonds, and flour in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar in a large bowl until combined and frothy.
  • Add melted butter, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the egg mixture.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients until combined. Pour batter into a greased 8-inch round or 7x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before slicing for best results. You can also customize with different types of dried fruits and nuts.
Keyword fruit and nut cake