Philly Christmas Bundt Cake (Fruitcake)

Submitted by Tina S.

"This recipe is similar to a fruitcake but much lighter. The texture is more like that of a pound cake. My mom got it from a Philadelphia cream cheese box many years ago. She made it for my dad every Christmas. I inherited the recipe after she passed away,and now I make it for him. I am posting it here so I won't lose it.I hope some of you will enjoy this as much my dad."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup candied fruit or 1 cup raisins
• 2 1⁄4 cups cake flour (1/4 cup is for fruit)
• 1⁄2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. Blend cream cheese, butter, sugar,eggs, and vanilla well.
2. Slowly add 2 cups cake flour sifted with baking powder.
3. Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour with fruit and nuts.
4. Fold into batter.
5. Pour into greased 10in. bundt pan.
6. Bake at 325* for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
7. Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes before removing.

Reviews

[maulma01]

I forgot to rate the recipe in my review, but I give it five stars. It is delicious.<br/>Also, I dusted the pan with ground pecans before pouring the batter in to bake. Then I iced it with a powdered sugar glaze and decorated it with candied kiwi and cherries. (see picture I took). <br/>MGM