MOIST APPLESAUCE FRUITCAKE

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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.

Talab Hussain
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This fruitcake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I would have liked, and the flavor was a bit bland.


Mandiswa Amanda
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fruitcake turned out really dry. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Rokonuj Jaman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfect.


Theo Sprintall Foster
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually pretty good. The applesauce made it moist and flavorful.


Apryl Bruder
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Meh.


Lily Wubs
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This recipe was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and it didn't have much flavor. I won't be making this again.


Mistar Gorkhali
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This fruitcake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Jaheda Begum
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Delicious!


Shnduz Ali
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I've been wanting to try this recipe for a while, and I'm so glad I finally did! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the applesauce gave it a really nice texture.


dominick sanders
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The fruitcake turned out great! I used a variety of dried fruits and nuts, and the cake was very flavorful. It was also very moist, thanks to the applesauce.


Ornob Shetu
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My family loved this fruitcake! It was a hit at our Christmas party.


Conan Morser
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This recipe was easy to follow and produced a delicious fruitcake. The applesauce gave the cake a moist texture.


RS Tuhin
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This applesauce fruitcake was a delightful holiday treat! The texture was moist and flavorful, and the fruit and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again next year!