Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ cup walnuts; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon allspice; 2 large eggs (1/2 cup); 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce; ½ cup raisins

Servings: persons

½ cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup walnuts
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon allspice
2 large eggs (1/2 cup)
1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup raisins

1
Combine shortening and flour and mix at lowest speed for 1 minute, guiding mixture into beaters with rubber scraper.
2
Mixture will be crumbly and fluffy (if mixing by hand, use pastry blender or 2 knives).
3
Add sure, baking powder, baking soda, and spices and 2 tablespoons applesauce.
4
Blend well; add remaining applesauce until just blended.
5
Add raisins and nuts, and pour into greased 9x12x2-inch pan.
6
Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shortening, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¼ cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Cake

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