MAKEOVER HOLIDAY LOAF

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This fruit and nut-filled treat serves up the essence of fruitcake, but with a better nutritional profile than the original. If your family loves fruitcake, they're sure to enjoy this recipe. Iris Cook - Glasgow, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup golden raisins and cherries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup brown sugar blend
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x5-in. loaf pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with waxed paper; spray the paper and sprinkle with flour. Set aside., Combine the golden raisins and cherries, walnuts and raisins. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat shortening and brown sugar blend until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and applesauce (mixture will appear curdled)., Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, salt, baking soda and cloves; add to shortening mixture alternately with milk. Fold in raisin mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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