Recipe For Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake

I leave out butter the night before to be perfectly softened for recipes.

Recipe for old fashioned applesauce cake. In a mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients flour salt baking soda baking powder cinnamon cloves nutmeg raisins and pecans together. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes. Spray 8x8 metal pan with cooking spray.

Pour into greased and floured 9 x13 pan. In a separate mixing bowl cream together the softened butter and brown sugar. Cool in pan and frost.

Step 2 whisk together flour salt cinnamon cloves and soda. Fold into batter with the walnuts. In a large bowl cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.

Combine the flour baking soda salt and spices. Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl. Stir dry ingredients into mixture alternating with water.

Cream shortening sugar and eggs. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce and water.

Add applesauce and mix well. Blend fruit and nuts into batter.