Easy Spice Fruitcake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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20Prep Time Minutes
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65Total Time Minutes
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11Number of Ingredients
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2Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried apples
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried raisins
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) candied lemon peel
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1 pkg (432 g) Duncan Hines® Spice Cake Mix
- 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened applesauce
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Duncan Hines® Cream Cheese Frosting
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven 325°F (165°C). Line two 8- x 4-inch (20 x 10 cm) loaf pans with enough parchment paper to overhang edges. Spray with cooking spray. Toss dried apples, raisins, apricots, cranberries, ginger and lemon peel with flour; set aside.
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Step two
Using electric mixer, beat cake mix, applesauce and eggs until smooth; stir in dried fruit mixture. Pour into prepared pans.
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Step three
Bake in centre of oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
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Step four
Let cool in pans on rack. Remove cakes from pan using parchment paper handles. Spread frosting over top.
Tips
• Sprinkle cakes with chopped pecans, almonds or walnuts.
• Brush cakes with rum or brandy before frosting if desired.
• Use your favourite mix of dried fruit: dates, currants, dried cherries, blueberries, mango or pineapple all work well.
Preparation images
Easy Spice Fruitcake with Cream Cheese Frosting
