Noel Fruitcake

By norsegal8

Prepare this traditional fruitcake at least a week ahead to give the flavors a chance to blend and mellow.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup diced candied fruit
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour the pan.

2. Soak the raisins and fruit in brandy; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and applesauce; mix well.

3. Add all the remaining ingredients except the nuts; mix well. Mix in the soaked fruit and nuts. Spoon into the prepared pan.

4. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes. Remove from the pan; cool completely on a rack. To store, wrap tightly in plastic wrap.