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Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style)

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A classic fruit cake filled with dried fruits and spices, made effortlessly in a slow cooker for a nostalgic treat.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Total Time: 195 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, currants, dried apricots)
  • 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped (like walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine dried fruits, nuts, sugar, applesauce, baking soda, spices, flour, oil, eggs, and vanilla, stirring until evenly mixed.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared slow cooker, smoothing the top.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 120 to 180 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Slice and serve your delicious fruit cake!

Notes

Customize the fruit and nut mix to suit your family’s tastes or dietary needs. Store in an airtight container to keep it moist for up to a week.

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