Applesauce Loaf Cake

By Diana Rattray

This applesauce cake is a loaf cake with applesauce, spices, raisins, and nuts.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups applesauce
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup chopped dates or raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

PREPARATION:

In mixing bowl with electric mixer, cream shortening and sugar together; stir in applesauce. Sift together the dry ingredients; stir into applesauce mixture. Add dates or raisins and pecans or walnuts. Stir just to blend. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for about 1 hour, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Wrap and store overnight for best flavor.

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