Country Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Country Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. minus 2 Tbsp. plain flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 c. sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 c. dark seedless raisins; 2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground nutmeg; 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening (room temperature); 2 c. applesauce; 1 1/2 c. chopped dates; milk (if needed)

Servings: persons

3 c. minus 2 Tbsp. plain flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 c. sugar
2 large eggs
1 c. dark seedless raisins
2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening (room temperature)
2 c. applesauce
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
milk (if needed)

1
Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
2
Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening with sugar.
4
When mixed, beat in eggs, one at a time until mixture is creamy.
5
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
6
Add sifted ingredients to egg mixture a third at a time, alternating with applesauce.
7
If batter seems very stiff, add up to 1/4 cup milk. Stir in raisins, dates and pecans.
8
Transfer batter to prepared cake pan and smooth top so that batter is level.
9
Bake for 1 1/2 hours until well browned and a cake tester comes out clean.
10
Remove pan from oven, run a knife around cake and put pan on a wire rack to cool for 1 hour.
11
Remove cake from pan and let cool completely. Keep at least 1 day before cutting.

2046

kcal

Calories

Fat

294

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. minus 2 Tbsp. plain flour, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. ground cloves, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Country 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.

Country Applesauce Cake

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