This is a wonderful recipe!
We do a lot of camping and I always make at least two of
these cakes--one for our family and one to share.
It keeps well for up to a week without refrigeration.
It's good for breakfast, for snacks or for dessert.

Applesauce Cake

  • 1 1/2 C. Applesauce (chunky is especially good)
  • 1 C. Sugar
  • 1/2 C. Shortening
  • 1 C. Raisins
  • 2 C. Flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp. Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 C. chopped Nuts.

    METHOD

    1. Combine applesauce, sugar, raisins and shortening in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow to cool.

    2. Combine dry ingredients and nuts.

    3. Stir everything together until well blended. (Mixture will be very thick.)

    4. Pour into a greased and floured 9" x 12" pan.

    5. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until a pick inserted in the cake comes out clean.

    6. Allow to cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap.

    • To Mabon Fun
    To Grandma's Cauldron

    Beltaine| Imbolc| Lugnasadh| Mabon| Mid-Summer| Ostara| Samhain| Yule|