Grandma Leach's Fruitcake Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 3 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1 pound candied mixed fruit
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup walnut halves
• 1 cup halved candied cherries