Applesauce Cake

 

2 1/2

cups all-purpose flour or cake flour

1 1/2

cups unsweetened applesauce

1 1/4

cups sugar

1/2

cup shortening

1/2

cup water

1 1/2

teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2

teaspoons salt

3/4

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2

teaspoon ground cloves

1/2

teaspoon ground allspice

1/4

teaspoon baking powder

2

large eggs

1

cup raisins

1/2

cup chopped walnuts

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of desired pan(s) with shortening; lightly flour.
• 2 In large bowl, beat all ingredients except raisins and walnuts with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into pan(s).
• 3 Bake as directed below or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan(s) to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. 13x9-inch rectangle 45 to 50 minutes two 8-inch rounds 40 to 45 minutes two 9-inch rounds 40 to 45 minutes one 9-inch round 40 to 45 minutes