Description
A delightful and moist fruit cake that is perfect for any occasion, bursting with flavors and textures from a variety of fruits and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the dried fruits and nuts.
- In another bowl, combine the applesauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and eggs until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the orange juice and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the mixed fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider soaking the dried fruits in rum or orange juice overnight.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Decorate with icing or fresh fruits for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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