Moist Applesauce Fruitcake 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup chopped dried apples 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups applesauce 2 teaspoons vanilla or rum extract 2 teaspoons baking soda Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Moist Applesauce Fruitcake cont. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; add 1 cup flour. Stir to coat. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs and mix well. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract. Combine the baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and remaining flour; stir into applesauce mixture. Stir in fruit mixture. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 325° for 60-65 Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	Moist Applesauce Fruitcake minutes 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. Yield: 12-16 servings. Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008