Mother'S Applesauce Cake

Name: Mother'S Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening; 2 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce; 4 c. flour; 1 c. nuts (optional); 3 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1 lb. raisins; 1 small jar maraschino cherries, cut up

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1419 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Mother'S Applesauce Cake – a delicious recipe with sugar, shortening, unsweetened applesauce, flour, nuts, soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
4 c. flour
1 c. nuts (optional)
3 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 lb. raisins
1 small jar maraschino cherries, cut up

1
Cream sugar, shortening and applesauce.
2
(Mother cooked tart apples like Granny Smiths.)
3
Sift flour and spices.
4
Add to sugar mixture and stir well (save about 1/2 cup to dredge raisins and nuts).
5
Add raisins to mixture.
6
Add cherries and 1/4 cup cherry juice to batter.
7
Pour into well-greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
8
Bake at 325u00b0
9
for 75 minutes.

1419

kcal

Calories

Fat

324

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 1 c. shortening, 2 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce, 4 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Mother'S 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1419 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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