Sweet Wine & Dried Fruit Poundcake
makes 2 poundcakes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick), plus about 1 tsp softened butter for pan
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp Vanilla
• 1 cup fresh grated apple
• 2 tbsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup sweet dessert wine
• 1/2 cup dried fruits such as raisins, dried cherries, dried cranberries, dried figs, and dried apricots. Soak overnight in 1/4 cup sweet wine.