Fruit Cake

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Mix together:

3 c. flour

2 t. soda

1 t. baking powder

1⁄2 t. cloves

1⁄2 t. salt

1⁄2 t. nutmeg

1⁄2 t. cinnamon

Mix in:

1 lb. cherries

1⁄2 lb. mixed fruit

1⁄2 lb. pineapple

3⁄4 c. dates (optional)

1 c. raisins

3 c. nuts

Cream:

1⁄2 c. butter

1 c. sugar

2 eggs

To dry mixture alternately add creamed mixture and 1⁄2 c. grape juice and 1 1⁄2 cups applesauce. Turn into greased pans. Bake at 275° for 2 1⁄2 hours. Let set in pan 10 minutes, loosen sides and remove cake and let cool thoroughly.