Aunt Ada'S Fruit Cake

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 c. hot unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. mixed fruits
  • 1/2 c. cherries, halved

Directions

  1. 1
    Add first 4 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Add applesauce, baking soda and boiling water.
  3. 3
    Sift flour and sugar, then add slowly to warm mixture.
  4. 4
    Add fruits and nuts.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until done.

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