Applesauce Raisin Cake

This cake is moist and delicious. I am from Washington state and this is my Mother’s recipe. Great topped with caramel frosting!

Original recipe makes 1 9×13 inch pan

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups applesauce
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups raisins

  • PREP

    30 mins

  • COOK

    50 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr 20 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 473 kcal
Carbohydrates: 71.4 g
Cholesterol: 57 mg
Fat: 19.8 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 6.5 g
Sodium: 252 mg