Better Than Grandma’s Fruitcake

1 1/2 sticks butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
5 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups sifted allpurpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each of cloves, mace, cinnamon, and allspice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange extract
1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
1 1/2 cups dark raisins
1 cup candied cherries, chopped
1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
2 cups walnut pieces
2 cups pecan pieces

Preheat oven to 275°. Place a pan of hot water on bottom rack of oven.

Spray well a Bundt pan or 10” tube pan.

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and applesauce.

Add sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

Add both extracts.

Fold in fruit and nuts.

Bake approximately two hours and fifteen minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Allow cake to cool on the counter fifteen minutes then remove from pan. Cool thoroughly, wrap, then store in refrigerator.

NOTE: Cake slices beautifully after it’s refrigerated.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Come Sit At My Table
P.O. Box 1041
Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

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