MOIST APPLESAUCE FRUITCAKE

Moist Applesauce Fruitcake image

The recipe for this flavorful cake has been handed down in my husbands' family for four generations.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dried apples
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla or rum extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; add 1 cup flour. Stir to coat. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs and mix well. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract. Combine the baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and remaining flour; stir into applesauce mixture. Stir in fruit mixture. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. , Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.