""My grandmother and mother made these cakes for years. They are moist but don't contain eggs. Applesauce is the secret ingredient. I sold these at bake sales for years and we had many customers who returned every year just to get one."..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups white sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground cloves
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3 cups unsweetened applesauce
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup chopped pitted dates
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1 pound candied mixed fruit
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2 cups chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup walnut halves
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1 cup halved candied cherries