posted by Mai 12-31-102 8:06 AM
Southern Applesauce Spice Cake
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp cloves, powder
2/3 cup yellow raisins
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 cup butter
3 Tblsp. oil
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 cups flour 2 cups chunky applesauce
1 cup chopped black walnuts
1 small container of candied red cherries, halved
1 small container of green candied green cherries, halved
Cream sugar and butter. Add spices and eggs. Add applesauce and oil.
Combine nuts, raisins and candied cherries with one cup of flour. Stir to completely coat otherwise fruit and nuts will sink to bottom when cake bakes. When coated add to mixture. Add remaining flour. Bake at 325o in a tube pan for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until done.