Old Virginia Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Old Virginia Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 2 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 c. applesauce; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. spices (your preference, I use cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger); 2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 c. raisins; 1/2 c. (or more) nuts; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. applesauce
2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. spices (your preference, I use cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger)
2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. (or more) nuts
1 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional)

1
Cream shortening.
2
Add sugar gradually.
3
Add beaten egg and applesauce.
4
Sift flour before measuring.
5
Use a little flour over raisins and nuts.
6
Add spices and salt to remaining flour. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add alternately with the flour, adding raisins and nuts last.
7
Pour into a floured and greased loaf pan or Bundt pan.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour.

1116

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 2 c. sugar, 1 egg, 1 1/2 c. applesauce, and more.

Yes, Old Virginia 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.

Old Virginia Applesauce Cake

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