Fruit Cake Without Alcohol

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts. Toss them with 1/4 cup of the flour to coat evenly.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

4. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract.

6. Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

7. Fold in the dried fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Once cooled, slice the fruit cake and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

12. Enjoy the delicious flavors of this fruit cake without alcohol with your loved ones!