German Fruit Cake | Holiday Fruit Cake
A traditional German fruit cake loaded with candied fruits, nuts, and spices, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs candied mixed fruit
- 1/2 lb red candied cherries
- 1/2 lb green candied cherries
- 20 oz crushed pineapple, well drained
- 15.5 oz unsweetened apple sauce with 3 tsp baking soda mixed in
- 12 oz seedless raisins
- 1/2 lb walnut meats
- 2 tsp allspice
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 3 c sugar
- 2 sticks butter
- 4 c all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cream butter with electric mixer, add sugar, and cream well.
- Add spices, salt, and eggs, beating well.
- Add fruits and flour alternately, mixing until thick.
- Stir in applesauce and bake in prepared pans for about 3 hours.
Notes
Optional: Place cherries and pineapple rings on top after baking.