This cake keeps well and will stay fresh for picnics or trips. Add a teaspoon of powdered ginger if you want it very spicy. Spread with Cream Cheese Frosting before serving if you wish.
Original recipe makes 2 – 8 inch round pans OR 1 – 9×13 inch pan
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup applesauce
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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PREP
30 mins
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COOK
40 mins
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READY IN
1 hr 10 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (8 inch) round pans, OR 1 (9×13 inch) pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in the applesauce. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the raisins and walnuts. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes for the 8 inch layers, OR 35 to 40 minutes for the 9×13 inch pan. Test to see if a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto cooling racks.
Nutrition
Calories: 315 kcal
Carbohydrates: 49.7 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 4.3 g
Sodium: 322 mg