Victorian Applesauce Cake


Serves: 5
Total Calories: 968

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups applesauce, divided
2 eggs
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup chopped cherries
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Topping:
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions:

Sift together all dry ingredients into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Add 1 cup applesauce and eggs; beat 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup applesauce. Beat 1 minute. Mix in dates, raisins, nuts, and cherries. Pour into greased 9x9-inch cake pan, sprinkle with topping, and bake in 350° oven for 50–55 minutes.

Topping:
Sprinkle over top of cake before baking.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 968
Calories from Fat: 313

This Victorian Applesauce Cake recipe is from the Best of the Best from the Plains Cookbook Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.




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