mother's applesauce cake

(1 RATING)
79 Pinches
Chico, CA
Updated on Mar 6, 2012

Great memories of this cake; it smells incredible when it's baking. Makes a great snack cake without frosting!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon each: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves & allspice
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

How To Make mother's applesauce cake

  • Step 1
    Sift dry ingredients. Drop in: 1/2 cup shortening. Mix. Add 2/3 of 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce. Beat. Add eggs. Add remaining applesauce.
  • Step 2
    Fold in raisins & nuts. Pour into greased rube or rectangle pan. Sprinkle top with sugar.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350 degrees 35-45 minutes, until inserted toothpick comes out dry.

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