Best Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Empty cake mix into bowl.
2. 2
   Add applesauce, eggs and salt. Beat 3 minutes until creamy.
3. 3
   Combine fruit and nuts with flour and mix well.
4. 4
   Stir into the batter.
5. 5
   Bake in slow oven at 275° about 2 hours.
6. 6
   Cool thoroughly.
7. 7
   Wrap tightly in moisture proof wrap.
8. 8
   Store in refrigerator or freezer.
9. 9
   Makes three 3 1/2 x 7 1/2-inch cakes or five 3 x 5 1/2-inch cakes.
10. 10
    When using small pans, bake 1 hour and 25 minutes at 275°.