INGREDIENTS
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DRY INGREDIENTS:
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2 l/2 cups all purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground ginger
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/2 tsp salt
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NEXT INGREDIENTS:
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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l/4 cup solid shortening
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 large eggs beaten
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 cup chunky applesauce
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1 cup plump raisins (soak the raisins in warm water to plump them up while mixing the other ingredients - drain before adding to batter)
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1/2 cup rough cut toasted walnuts (optional)
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Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)