Festive Fruit Cake
A rich, spiced fruit cake packed with nuts and dried fruits, perfect for festive occasions and enjoyed by those who love moist, flavorful desserts with warm spices.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift all dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Add shortening and applesauce to the dry mixture.
- Beat for 2 minutes at low speed.
- Add eggs and beat for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in raisins, fruit cake mix, dates, currants (if using), and nuts.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Pour batter into a greased tube pan.
- Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour or until done.
- Check for doneness and leave it longer if necessary.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1298
kcal
65% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).