Tutti Frutti Cake (Egg-Free, Moist & Festive)

🍰 Tutti Frutti Cake

This delightful Tutti Frutti Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with candied fruit, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for tea-time or festive occasions, it’s egg-free and made with applesauce for a tender crumb and natural sweetness. Whether enjoyed fresh or wrapped as a homemade gift, this cake brings color and flavor to every slice!

🧾 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

¾ cup (180 ml) unsweetened applesauce
½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120 ml) plant-based or regular milk

Fruits & Nuts:

1½ cups (225 g) tutti frutti (candied papaya, pineapple, or mixed)
¼ cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or cashews
¼ cup (37 g) raisins
¼ cup (37 g) glace cherries, halved
Optional: Zest of 1 orange for added aroma