Applesauce Cake

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. sifted flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 c. thick applesauce
  • 2 c. chopped raisins
  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs, well beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices; mix about 1/2 cup with nuts and fruit.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening until soft and smooth, gradually adding sugar, creaming until fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in eggs.
  4. 4
    Add flour mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition.
  5. 5
    Beat in fruit-nut mixture.
  6. 6
    Turn into greased pans in moderately slow oven (325°), baking about 1 hour. Nuts and dates may be omitted, if desired.
  7. 7
    Yield: 2 small loaves (6 x 3-inches) or 1 large loaf (11 x 3 x 3-inches).

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