Applesauce Squares

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sweetened applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. chopped raisins
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and spices into a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Add shortening and applesauce.
  3. 3
    Mix to dampen flour, then beat 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    With electric mixer, use low to medium speed. Add remaining ingredients and beat 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Pour batter into greased 8-inch square pan lined with wax paper.
  6. 6
    Bake at 375° for about 50 minutes.
  7. 7
    Let stand about 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool and then frost.
  8. 8
    Recipe can be doubled and baked in Bundt pan for a long time, if you choose!

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