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applesauce cake

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

Old family favorite.

yield 12 - 15, depending on pan
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For applesauce cake

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1
    large egg
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice
  • 1 1/2 c
    applesauce
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 c
    raisins (soaked for 5 minutes in boiling water and drained)
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

How To Make applesauce cake

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • 2
    Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with applesauce and water.
  • 3
    Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • 4
    Bake in prepared layer pans at 350 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes or until they test done when inserting a toothpick. Can also be baked in a ring, 13x9 or loaf pans.
  • 5
    Frost with buttercream frosting.
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