Dark Applesauce Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Applesauce Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 2 Tbsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. soda; 3 eggs; 1 box raisins; 1 c. shortening; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. nuts; 2 c. applesauce; 4 1/2 c. flour; 1 small container candied fruit; 20 oz. can crushed pineapple; 1 small bottle maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
3 eggs
1 box raisins
1 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. nuts
2 c. applesauce
4 1/2 c. flour
1 small container candied fruit
20 oz. can crushed pineapple
1 small bottle maraschino cherries

1
Cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, and beat after each addition.
3
Add raisins and nuts to a small portion of the flour.
4
Sift remaining flour together with soda, salt and spices.
5
Add dry ingredients with vanilla, candied fruit, applesauce and crushed pineapple.
6
Beat well.
7
Fold in raisins and nuts; beat well.
8
Pour into greased and floured tube pan.
9
Top with cherries.
10
Bake for 2 hours at 325u00b0.

1829

kcal

Calories

Fat

393

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 tsp. nutmeg, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 2 Tbsp. vanilla, 1 tsp. cloves, and more.

Yes, Dark Applesauce 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.

Dark Applesauce Fruit Cake

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