Applesauce Fruit & Nut Cake

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By joyce brandis
@rejoyceb

My mother came up with this wonderful fruit cake recipe. I think having the applesauce cake base and all of the nuts in it really makes it good to eat. It is so full of nuts and fruit that it does tend to be a little crumbly, but I have had people who don't like fruit cake try it and actually enjoy it. This recipe makes several small loaves. We give it to family and friends.

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Cook:

1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

5 c: applesuace
2 c: sugar
1 1/2 c: canola oil
2-3 c: raisins
2 c: halved dates
2-3 pt: mixed candied fruit
1 pt: candied cherries
6 c: mixed nuts ( i use pecans, filberts, brazil nuts, almonds and walnuts )
5-6 c: flour
2 tsp: baking soda
1 Tbsp: baking powder
1 tsp: salt
4 1/2 tsp: cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp: cloves, ground

How to Make Applesauce Fruit & Nut Cake

Step-by-Step

1Mix applesauce, oil and sugar. Mix raisins, fruits and nuts in a separate bowl; set aside.
2Mix flour thouroughly with other dry ingredients. Add to applesauce mixture, mixing well. Add fruit and nuts and mix well.
3Spoon into baking pans and bake in 350 degree oven for about 1 hour and 15 to 30 minutes or until done.
4Cool on racks. Wrap in plastic wrap until eaten.