Apple Sauce Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Sauce Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 213 cups applesauce thick, well-drained; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 4 large eggs well beaten; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup nuts broken; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon mace; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cloves; 2 teaspoons nutmeg; ⅔ cup molasses; 2 cups brown sugar; 6 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 2 pounds raisins, seedless; 1/4 pound citron thinly sliced

Servings: persons

213 cups applesauce thick, well-drained
1 cup vegetable shortening
4 large eggs well beaten
1 cup whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup nuts broken
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons nutmeg
⅔ cup molasses
2 cups brown sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
2 pounds raisins, seedless
1/4 pound citron thinly sliced

1
Cream sugar and shortening.
2
Add apple sauce, which has been sieved to remove all lumps, molasses, eggs, and lemon juice.
3
Sift white flour, measure, and sift with baking soda, salt, and spices.
4
Dredge raisins in whole wheat flour.
5
Add white flour mixture to batter gradually.
6
Beat thoroughly.
7
Add dredged raisins.
8
Put a layer of the batter into a paper-lined baking pan.
9
Add a layer of citron and nuts, cover with a layer of the batter.
10
Repeat, having the top layer of the batter.
11
Bake in a slow oven (300 to 325 F) about 2 hours.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 213 cups applesauce thick, well-drained, 1 cup vegetable shortening, 4 large eggs well beaten, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Apple Sauce Fruit Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Sauce Fruit Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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