Fabulous Fruitcake - Kentucky Living

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups applesauce
• 1-1/2 cups canned peach slices, chopped and drained
• 1 cup light raisins
• 1 cup dark raisins
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, cut in half
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• Cherry and pecan halves for garnish