Picnic Spice Layer Cake

Name: Picnic Spice Layer Cake
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter; 2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 3 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; 2 Tbsp. powdered baking chocolate; 1 lb. (16 oz.) can applesauce; 1 c. raisins, soaked; 1 c. finely chopped pecans (optional)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
2 Tbsp. powdered baking chocolate
1 lb. (16 oz.) can applesauce
1 c. raisins, soaked
1 c. finely chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

1

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
3

Sift flour with soda, baking powder, salt, spices and cocoa.
4

Blend into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.
5

Fold in raisins and nuts.
6

Pour into 2 greased 9-inch pans.
7

Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8

Frost with Caramel Frosting.