Slow Cooker Mixed Fruit Pistachio Cake Recipe

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon salt1 can (8 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup buttermilk1/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/2 teaspoon orange extract1 large egg, room temperature1 cup mixed dried fruit bits1 cup pistachiosSweetened whipped cream, optional

Preparation

In a large bowl, whisk together the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the next 7 ingredients. Add cranberry mixture to flour mixture; stir until smooth. Add dried fruit and pistachios.

Pour batter into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; place in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Lay a 14x12-in. piece of parchment over top of slow cooker under the lid. Cook, covered, on high until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2-1/2 hours. Remove dish from slow cooker to a wire rack. Cool 30 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

Cut into wedges with a serrated knife; if desired, serve with sweetened whipped cream.