Ladies' Mile Applesauce Raisin Cake Diamond Recipe

Name: Ladies' Mile Applesauce Raisin Cake Diamond
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rum; 3/4 cup raisins; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup applesauce; 1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted, cooled and chopped coarse; confectioners' sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

1/2 cup rum
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup applesauce
1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted, cooled and chopped coarse
confectioners' sugar for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease and flour a 9- by 3-inch tube pan, knocking out excess flour.
3
In a small saucepan heat rum and raisins over moderate heat just until hot.
4
Remove pan from heat and cool mixture.
5
Strain mixture through a sieve and reserve raisins.
6
Into a bowl sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
7
In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
Beat in applesauce and add flour mixture, beating just until batter is combined.
9
Stir in reserved raisins and nuts and spread batter in pan.
10
Bake cake 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean, and cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes.
11
Turn cake out onto rack and cool completely.
12
Dust cake with confectioners' sugar.

1091

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1/2 cup rum, 3/4 cup raisins, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Ladies' Mile Applesauce Raisin Cake Diamond 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ladies' Mile Applesauce Raisin Cake Diamond

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Variations & substitutions

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