Subj : Potluckers - 39
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Oct 27 2025 04:00:20

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      Title: Grandma's Applesauce Cake
 Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Fruits, Nuts
      Yield: 16 servings
 
    3/4 c  Raisins
      1 c  Hot water
    1/2 c  Shortening
      2 c  Sugar
      1 lg Egg; room temp
  2 1/2 c  A-P flour
      2 ts Baking soda
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts (ea) ground cinnamon, cloves
           - nutmeg
  1 1/2 c  Applesauce
    1/2 c  Water
    1/2 c  Chopped walnuts
           Confectioners' sugar; opt
 
  Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside.
  
  In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light
  and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour,
  baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture
  alternately with applesauce and water. Drain raisins;
  fold into batter with the walnuts.
  
  Transfer to a greased 13" X 9" baking pan. Bake @
  300ºF/150ºC for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted
  in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack.
  Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve warm or
  cold.
  
  Joanie Jager, Lynden, Washington
  
  Makes: 16 servings
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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