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Applesauce Fruitcake Recipe

This applesauce fruitcake recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Forget the fruitcake jokes – this moist and delicious cake disappears quickly. Made with wholesome ingredients and bursting with festive fruits and nuts, it's perfect for holidays or any special occasion. Get ready to experience fruitcake like never before!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 11921.5 kcal
Protein 242g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applesauce Fruitcake

  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 large eggs
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  • 1 cup chopped candied fruit (mixed peel)
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  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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How to Make Applesauce Fruitcake

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour two large loaf pans (or one tube pan) and line the bottoms with double-thickness brown paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup applesauce, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chopped candied fruits (mixed peel), 1 cup raisins, ½ cup chopped walnuts, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
  7. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the fruitcake cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

199 g

Sugar

6098g

Fat

353g

Carbs

711g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Healthy Desserts Fruit Holiday Event Cakes Nuts Dietary Christmas Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Comfort Food Healthy 2 Low In Something Taste Mood 4 Hours Or Less