50+ Friends Club Cookbook -- Cakes and Frostings -- Chris' Applesauce Cake
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Chris' Applesauce Cake
From the Kitchen of: Chris
This recipe was given to my mother by her best friend. They have both since died, but their recipe lives on.
| 1/2 | Cup | Shortening |
| 3/4 | Cup | Sugar |
| 1 | | egg, beaten |
| 2 | Cup | Flour |
| 1 | tsp. | Salt |
| 1 | tsp. | Baking soda |
| 1 | tsp. | Cinnamon (or mixed cake spices) |
| 1/4 | tsp. | Powdered Cloves |
| 1 | Cup | Raisins |
| 1 | Cup | Walnuts (optional) |
| 1 | Cup | Applesauce |
Cream shortening until fluffy and creamy. Gradually add sugar. Add the egg.
Sift together next 5 ingredients and combine with raisins and nuts.
Heat applesauce to boiling point. Add to sugar mixture alternately with flour mixture.
Turn into greased and floured loaf pan and bake in a moderate oven at 350 degrees.
For tube pan, double recipe and bake for about 45 to 55 minutes.