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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I'm really glad I tried this recipe, and you will be, too! I think it tastes like a cross between classic Christmas fruitcake and homemade spice cake. Ingredients:
1 cup raisins |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1 cup red candied cherries, halved |
1 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
2 cups sweetened applesauce |
topping: |
24 red and/or green candied cherries |
1/4 cup walnut halves |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the raisins, walnuts and cherries; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternatively with applesauce. Mix well. Stir in the raisin mixture. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan; top with whole cherries and walnut halves.
3. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool dry place. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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