Ingredients:
1 can applesauce (or 2 1/4 c flour
jar, about 15 oz.)
1 1/4 c sugar 2/3 c shortening
1/3 c milk 2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon, ground 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg, ground 1/2 tsp. cloves, ground
2 eggs 1 c raisins
1/2 c walnuts, chopped
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 13" by 9" pan. 2.
Combine all ingredients. except raisins and walnuts in a
large bowl and beat at low speed until well blended.
Increase speed to high and beat 2 minutes. 3. Stir in
raisins and nuts by hand. 4. Pour batter into pan. Bake 40-
45 minutes, use clean toothpick test for doneness. Cool
before serving, sprinkle top with powdered sugar or ice
when cool. (Spices can be adjusted to taste,
and raisins and nuts are optional)
Comments:
(I sometimes use a cream cheese frosting, flavored with
orange, lemon or rum) Save me a piece, OK?
