Applesauce Cake

Name: Applesauce Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 c. chopped raisins or currants

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped raisins or currants

Directions

1

Cream butter until soft and creamy.
2

Add sugar and beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
3

In another bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices together.
4

Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce to creamed mixture, making 3 or 4 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
5

Stir gently and quickly until batter is well blended.
6

Do not overmix. Spread in well-greased 8-inch square pan.
7

Bake at 350° to 375° for 35 to 45 minutes.
8

Let cake cool for 15 to 20 minutes before removing from pan.