Applesauce Cake

16 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 1 1/4 c. white sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 3/4 c. applesauce
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 3 c. sifted flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 3/4 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped dates or raisins

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream
  2. 2
    together
  3. 3
    shortening,
  4. 4
    sugars
  5. 5
    and
  6. 6
    eggs.
  7. 7
    Add applesauce and water.
  8. 8
    Sift flour once; measure and sift again with all other dry ingredients.
  9. 9
    Beat into applesauce mixture, beating for 3 minutes.
  10. 10
    Stir in nuts and dates
  11. 11
    or
  12. 12
    raisins if desired. Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes.
  13. 13
    Frost
  14. 14
    with cream cheese frosting or caramel frosting when cool. Bake in
  15. 15
    a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

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