Fruit Cup Cake Recipes

FRUIT-FILLED CUPCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream and eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Place 27 paper or foil liners in heart-shaped or standard muffin tins. (If using standard tins, tuck a 1/2-in. foil ball or marble between the liner and cup to form a heart shape.) Fill cups half full with batter. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each; fill with 1/2 teaspoon preserves. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , If desired, place a third of the frosting in a small bowl; tint pink with red food coloring. Frost cupcakes with white frosting; if desired, pipe edges with pink frosting. Decorate with nonpareils and jimmies if desired.

FRUIT CUP CAKE

Steps:

• Take a microwave-safe container and loose fitting lid.
• Place your fruit cup or serving of fruit in with the flour.
• I use the little pre-measured/pre-portioned fruit cup snack things for kids. I think Dole and Walmart make them. Anyways, they are the best for this. But you can also use one serving of any fruit or fruit mix (i.e. pears, peaches in syrup, pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail, etc.) as long as it is in syrup or juice. Be sure it is one serving according to the can directions. The fruit cups I use are 113 grams.
• Mix the ingredients until all is moist or wet. Spread the fruit evenly along the container.
• Now microwave the mix with the lid loosely on for about 45 seconds.
• If the center is still liquidy you can heat more or use it as a dip or topping for whatever you like. I recommend heating longer but be cautious not to over cook and dry the edges out.
• Wait for it to cool and then enjoy.
• I commonly eat this with yogurt, ice cream, marshmallow creme, or Cool Whip.
• As for the dipping into the batter, if you will, I use animal crackers or fig newtons.
• I do warn you that it is kinda tangy or sour like. I have a weird taste for that sort of thing.
• TO Lollyskid: You may have different tastes than me, that is if you used the Great Value (Walmart) version of "pineapple tidbits" and just the one little serving to 1/4 cup flour.
• I am sure you can find something on here though.
• Right now, I can say from experience of testing different types, my favorite is the pineapple tidbits in syrup with a side of ice cream. It is tangy, sweet and very nice.

THE BEST FRUITCAKE

Steps:

• Combine the raisins, currants, apricots, figs, prunes, dates, walnuts, pecans, orange zest, lemon zest, candied ginger, pumpkin pie spice and cloves in a large bowl and toss to combine. Add 1 cup of the brandy, orange liqueur and molasses and stir to coat. Cover and set aside to macerate overnight. (Alternatively, cover the bowl and microwave 2 minutes, or until very hot. Leave covered and let sit until almost all the liquid has been absorbed into the fruit and nuts, about 2 hours.)
• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Spray two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray and line each with 2 pieces of parchment, one lengthwise and one crosswise, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each side. Spray the parchment with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour over the soaked fruit mixture and toss to coat. Whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
• Cream the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to medium-low and beat in the flour mixture until the batter is blended and smooth. Pour the batter over the fruit mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until all the fruit is coated in batter.
• Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared pans, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans, the tops spring back slightly when pressed and a cake tester comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons brandy. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 15 minutes. Carefully remove each cake from its pan using the parchment overhang and place on the rack to cool completely.
• To store, wrap each loaf tightly in plastic and then foil. The wrapped fruitcakes can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

MAGIC FRUIT-AND-VEGGIE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan with paper liners or mist with cooking spray.
• Whisk the flours, wheat germ, bran flakes, flax seeds, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Beat the egg and brown sugar in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add the olive oil, vanilla, milk, vegetables and fruit and mix well. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until blended.
• Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup about three-quarters of the way. Sprinkle the tops with brown sugar, if desired. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool on a rack.