Applesauce Cake

Name: Applesauce Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 1 large egg (1/3 c.); 1 1/2 c. thick, unsweetened applesauce; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. each: cloves and allspice; 1/2 c. water; 1 c. walnuts, cut up

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 large egg (1/3 c.)
1 1/2 c. thick, unsweetened applesauce
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. each: cloves and allspice
1/2 c. water
1 c. walnuts, cut up

Directions

1

Set oven for moderate (350°).
2

Cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
3

Beat in egg, then applesauce.
4

Mix and sift the flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
5

Stir in alternately with water.
6

Stir in walnuts.
7

Bake 45 to 50 minutes in greased and floured oblong cake pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
8

Cool on rack.
9

Frost as desired.