Fruit Basket Cake Recipe
Make a delicious fruit cake with this simple Fruit Basket Cake Recipe. This cake is colorful and fresh, perfect for parties or picnics.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Electric mixer
- Spatula
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
- Oven mitts
- Cooling rack
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups assorted fresh fruits berries, kiwi, pineapple, etc.
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Slowly add dry mix to wet ingredients.
- Pour in milk and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until brown.
- Cool cake on a rack.
- Spread apricot jam on the cooled cake.
- Arrange fruits on top nicely.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for great flavor.
- Slice fruits thinly to arrange easily.
- Warm jam for easy spreading.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the cake.
- Chill cake before serving for firm texture.