Applesauce Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar (white); 1 c. shortening; 2 eggs; 3 1/4 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. allspice; 1 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1 1/2 c. raisins; 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped dates; 1/2 c. coarsely chopped red maraschino cherries; 2 c. applesauce; 6 red maraschino cherries, halved; 6 pecans, halved

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. sugar (white)
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped dates
1/2 c. coarsely chopped red maraschino cherries
2 c. applesauce
6 red maraschino cherries, halved
6 pecans, halved

1
Heat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Grease 10-inch tube pan.
3
Line bottom with wax paper and grease again.
4
In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
5
Add eggs; blend well.
6
Reserve 1/2 cup flour.
7
Add remaining 2 3/4 cups flour, soda and spices to egg mixture.
8
Blend on low speed until moistened.
9
Beat 2 minutes on medium speed.
10
Combine reserved flour, nuts, raisins and dates until lightly coated.
11
By hand, stir fruit and nut mixture and applesauce into batter.
12
Mix well.
13
Pour batter into greased and lined tube pan.
14
Top with cherry and pecan halves.
15
Bake at 325u00b0 for 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
16
Cool in pan upright 5 minutes.
17
Remove from pan and remove wax paper.
18
Turn upright and cool completely on wire rack.
19
Wrap in foil or plastic to keep moist.
20
Store in refrigerator.

2235

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

279

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. sugar (white), 1 c. shortening, 2 eggs, 3 1/4 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Fruitcake 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.

Applesauce Fruitcake

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