APPLESAUCE FRUITCAKE

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Here is a recipe that makes six 9x5 loaf pans or three tube pans of fruitcake, just what you need for the Holiday season - and the taste is just phenomonal - For a fruitier cake you may also add 2 pounds of cherries.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 9x5 loaf pans

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
4 cups walnuts, chopped
2 cups sugar
1 cup white grape juice
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 lbs candied fruit
2 cups raisins
1 cup butter
4 eggs
3 cups applesauce

Steps:

Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
Measure out fruit and nuts, dates and raisins in a very large bowl.
Cream together butter and sugar, add eggs and beat well.
Alternately add dry ingredients and grape juice to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix into fruit, nuts and applesauce.
Pour into prepared pans weighing about 2 lb. each.
Bake at 275F about 2 hours, or until pick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2952.7, Fat 87.1, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 205.3, Sodium 2012.6, Carbohydrate 537.1, Fiber 20.3, Sugar 386.4, Protein 33.3

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