Applesauce Cake
Servings Prep Time
12 00:15minutes
Cook Time
00:50minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 00:15minutes
Cook Time
00:50minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2Cup shortening
  • 2Cup sugar
  • 2Each eggs
  • 1/2Cup Applesauceunsweetened
  • 2 1/2Cup flour
  • 1/2Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2Teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2Teaspoon allspice
  • 1Cup raisins
  • 1/2Cup nuts
  • 2Teaspoon soda
  • 1/2Cup boiling water
  • 6ounces cream cheesesoftened
  • 3tablespoons unsalted buttersoftened
  • 3/4cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Cream shortening
  2. Add sugar
  3. Blend eggs, applesauce
  4. Sift flour, salt and spices
  5. Dissolve soda in boiling water
  6. Add alternately with flour.
  7. Bake 350 for 50 minutes
  8. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract and mix until blended. Spread frosting on cooled cake