Makeover White Fruitcake

• 3/4 cup red candied cherries
• 3/4 cup green candied cherries
• 1-1/4 cups brandy, divided
• 6 large eggs,
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1-1/2 cups sliced almonds
• 1-1/2 cups golden raisins
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1. In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup brandy; let stand overnight. Place eight egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in remaining brandy. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.
3. With clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Fold in the cherry mixture, almonds, raisins and coconut. Gently spoon into a 10-in. tube pan with removable bottom coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300u0b0 for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

red candied cherries, green candied cherries, brandy, eggs, egg whites, butter, sugar, allpurpose, unsweetened applesauce, almonds, golden raisins, coconut

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/makeover-white-fruitcake/ (may not work)