Old Fashioned Fresh Fruit Cake Swedish

Embrace the warm, nostalgic flavors of this Old Fashioned Fresh Fruit Cake Swedish-style recipe, a perfect blend of ripe apples, juicy pears, and tangy dried cranberries nestled in a spiced, buttery cake. Infused with the aromatic notes of cinnamon and cardamom, this traditional treat is elevated with the addition of sour cream for a moist, tender crumb and crunchy walnuts for texture. Prepared in under 90 minutes with simple pantry staples, this delightful fruit cake balances sweetness and spice, making it ideal for festive occasions or cozy family gatherings. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for an elegant touch. Perfect for lovers of vintage baking and fans of Swedish dessert traditions, this recipe brings timeless charm to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 3 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1.5 cups Fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 cup Fresh pears, peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Mix in the sour cream until the batter is smooth.

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Gently fold in the diced apples, pears, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the fruit cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Serve on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1733.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4943.7

Total Fat 224.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1003.0mg	0%
Sodium 2005.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 697.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 423.4g
Protein 66.2g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 512.5mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 1606.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 54.9%