Christmas Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Christmas Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups applesauce, heated; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 3 cups sugar; 1 cup shortening (Crisco); 4 eggs; 3 1/2 cups flour; 3 teaspoons nutmeg; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 3/4 cup cherries; 2 tablespoons mincemeat; 2 tablespoons Jack Daniels Whiskey

Servings: persons

3 cups applesauce, heated
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups sugar
1 cup shortening (Crisco)
4 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons nutmeg
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup cherries
2 tablespoons mincemeat
2 tablespoons Jack Daniels Whiskey

1
In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and all-spice. Add the nuts to coat with flour. Set aside.
2
In small bowl, soak raisins in Jack Daniels. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the Crisco; slowly add sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.
4
To the heated applesauce, now add 3 teaspoons baking soda -- stir -- add to creamed mixture. Beat with mixer on medium until blended.
5
Add eggs and beat well.
6
Slowly add the dry flour, spice, and nut mixture, blending well.
7
Add the soaked raisins, mincemeat, and cherries. Stirl to incorporate all ingredients.
8
Pour batter into greaqsed and floured tube pan.
9
Bake in preheated 300 degreen oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Ovens vary so please begin to check after 55 minutes. Note: The thickness of your pan also influences the baking time.

1400

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups applesauce, heated, 3 teaspoons baking soda, 3 cups sugar, 1 cup shortening (Crisco), and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Applesauce Cake

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