Applesauce Fruitcake Recipe

This Applesauce Fruitcake is a wonder

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2
• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 t
• 2 cups (240g) a
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruits (grapes, currants, chopped dried apricots, etc.)
• 1 cup (150g) mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, chopped)
• 1/2 cup (75g) candied ginger, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped crystallized pineapple (optional)

For the Glaze (Optional):

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round or square cake pan, or line with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine the dried fruits, nuts, and candied ginger (and pineapple if using). Lightly toss them in a tablespoon of flour to coat. This helps prevent the fruits and nuts from sinking to the bottom of the cake. Set aside.

2. Make the Cake Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and applesauce until well combined
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to
5. Gently fold in the flour-coated fruits, nuts, and candied ginger, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

3. Bake the Fruitcake

1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
2. Bake for 45-55 minutes
3. Let the fruitcake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before

4. Make the Glaze (Optional)

1. In a small saucepan, combine the honey
2. Once the cake is completely cool, brush the top and sides with the g

5. Serve and Enjoy

1. Once the glaze has
2. Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week,

Tips for Success

• Make Ahead : This fruitcake actually improves in
• Variation : Feel free to mix up the dried fruits and nuts to your preference. You can add chopped dates, dr
• Moisture : If

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