Applesauce Cake

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 c. thick applesauce
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. finely chopped dates or raisins

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar together.
  2. 2
    Add egg and blend in applesauce.
  3. 3
    Sift together several times the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.
  4. 4
    Dissolve soda in 1/2 cup boiling water and add to dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Mix all ingredients together well and pour into a long cake pan.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 35 or 40 minutes.
  7. 7
    Does not need to be iced.
  8. 8
    Will stay moist and fresh as long as there is a piece left.

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