Here’s a homemade fruit-loaded cake that’s moist, colorful, and packed with real fruit—perfect for any season 🍓🍍🍌
Fruit-Loaded Cake (from scratch)
Ingredients
Cake
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup oil or melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
Fruit Mix (about 3 cups total – use what you like)
- 1 cup diced apples or pears
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- ½ cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raisins)
- ½ cup mashed banana or chopped peaches
(Toss fruit with 2 tbsp flour to prevent sinking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 pan or two 9-inch round pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix sugars, oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in floured fruit gently.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 40–50 minutes (9×13) or 30–35 minutes (round pans).
- Cool before frosting or glazing.
Optional Toppings
- Cream cheese frosting
- Vanilla glaze (powdered sugar + milk + vanilla)
- Whipped cream and fresh fruit
- Light dusting of powdered sugar
Tips for Best Results
- Don’t use watery fruit without draining well.
- Frozen fruit is fine—do not thaw first.
- Want extra moisture? Add ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt.
- For holiday vibes, add nuts or shredded coconut.
If you’d like, I can customize this into:
- Caribbean fruit cake (non-alcoholic)
- Healthy / reduced sugar version
- Bundt cake
- Egg-free or dairy-free version
Just tell me 😊
