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Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, and chopped apricots)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
• Zest of one orange

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In another bowl, mix the applesauce, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts, and orange zest.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, you can optionally decorate the cake with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of vegan icing.