How to Make Mrs. Walker's Fruit Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are certain recipes that hold a special place in our hearts and in our family traditions. Mrs. Walker's Fruit Cake is one such recipe. Passed down through generations, this fruit cake recipe has been a beloved holiday treat in our family for as long as anyone can remember. It’s a rich, moist, and flavorful cake packed with a delightful mix of fruits and nuts, and it’s the perfect way to bring a taste of nostalgia to any gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving cooking spray with flour
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix (such as Duncan Hines® Lemon Supreme)
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces candied red cherries, halved
  • 8 ounces candied pineapple slices, cut into thirds
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch tube cake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch fluted tube pan, such as a Bundt®, with cooking spray.
  • Mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon pudding mix, lemon extract, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until smooth, and stir in candied cherries, pineapple, pecans, and dried cranberries. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before turning it out onto a cake plate to finish cooling. Store in a covered container to help retain moisture.
  • Nutrition

    548 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 465mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 75g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 122mg