Name: Canadian Living Light Fruit Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: PT1H 15M
Yield: 1 loaf
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup chopped dried figs; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup candied orange peel

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate larger bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
Add the applesauce, orange juice, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the walnuts, dates, figs, raisins, and candied orange peel until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice and serve your Canadian Living Light Fruit Cake for a cozy and delicious treat.

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