Applesauce Cake

Name: Applesauce Cake
Ingredients: 1 qt. homemade applesauce or natural store bought; 1/2 c. vegetable shortening; 1 1/4 c. raisins; 1 c. nuts, ground; 2 1/4 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground cloves; 1 tsp. allspice; 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 qt. homemade applesauce or natural store bought
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 1/4 c. raisins
1 c. nuts, ground
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Directions

1

In a sifter place the flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, ground cloves, allspice and pumpkin pie spice.
2

Beat shortening until creamy.
3

Add applesauce, mixing thoroughly.
4

Put 3 tablespoons flour in nuts and raisin mix (this is so they won't sink in mixture).
5

Add flour-spice mix, blending until moist.
6

Do not overmix.
7

Place in loaf pans.
8

Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.