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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Shared on a recipe newsgroup, I have made this easy and delicious cake, flavor improves with age. A great holiday cake too. One can alter the variety of nuts and fruits. I often add glazed grapes atop the cake for a special presentation Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1 cup shortening |
3 cups unsweetened applesauce |
4 tsp. cinnamon |
1 tsp. cloves |
1 tsp. nutmeg |
4 tsp. allspice |
1 tbsp jam of any fruit jam or preserves |
4 cups flour |
1/2 tsp. salt |
2 tsp. soda |
2 eggs |
1/2 lb. candied pineapple |
1/2 lb. candied cherries |
1 lb. candied mixed fruits |
1 lb. chopped dates |
1 cup raisins |
2 cups chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients except fruits and nuts and mix until smooth.
2. Stir in fruits and nuts.
3. Line the bottom of two 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pans or one 10 x 4 tube pan with well-greased and floured double-thickness parchment paper.
4. Bake at 300 degrees F. for one hour or l test for doneness with a toothpick)
5. Cool in pan 15 minutes
6. Carefully remove to cool completely.
7. Wrap in foil and let mellow overnight.
8. May be frozen if desired.
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