Applesauce Cake
It is rare for me to post about a recipe but it's rare for me to be sewing these days. :( This is my husband's grandmother's recipe and has been tried and eaten by at least three generations. 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. allspice 1/4 t. cloves 1 cup seedless raisins 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 t. vanilla (adjust as desired) 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten slightly 1 cup thick, sweetened applesauce Sift first 6 ingredients together; stir in raisins. Using large bowl cream shortening, vanilla and sugar together thoroughly. Add egg; beat until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce, beating after each addition. Pour into greased pan, approximately 11" x 7". Bake @ 350 degrees about 45 minutes I haven't made this in awhile; perhaps it's time. :)