Delicious Eggless Plum Cake

1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

2In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour (2 cups), brown sugar (1 cup), baking powder (1 teaspoon), baking soda (1 teaspoon), ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon), ground nutmeg (½ teaspoon), and salt (½ teaspoon). Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

3In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, applesauce, milk (½ cup), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), and orange juice (¼ cup) until smooth and well combined.

4Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.

5Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

6Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.