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GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it's the first dessert gone...including the crumbs! -Joanie Jager, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup raisins
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. 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 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Savor the warm feelings of comfort and contentment from this Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake, a long-time favorite recipe. Bake a slice of nice today.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into bake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Turn right-side up. Cool completely.
  • For frosting, combine frosting and cinnamon; stir until blended. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 362.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

MY GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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I am posting this recipe for safe keeping. My grandma just passed away and this is my favorite recipe of hers. She always made it at Christmas time. I think it is better if it sits for a day or so to let the flavors blend.

Provided by Redneck Princess

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 tube cake, 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups raisins
2 cups applesauce
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons allspice
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups sugar
1 cup walnuts, chopped (any kind of nut meat will work)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Prepare a tube pan.
  • Put raisins in a 1 quart pan and cover with water.
  • Cook until almost dry.
  • Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients.
  • When raisins are done mix into dry ingredients with applesauce and melted butter.
  • Bake in prepared tube pan for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 262.4, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 36.1, Protein 4.6

GRANDMA'S SPICY APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Grandma used to bring this cake to picnics and potlucks. It travels well, keeps well, and holds together if you're eating with your fingers. My mother makes it for my father's birthday every year.

Provided by LindaS

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Dust raisins in cocoa and set aside.
  • Mix in dry ingredients and applesauce.
  • Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Grease and dust a 9" tube pan or bundt pan with cocoa.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 70-80 minutes, until cake tests done with a toothpick.
  • Cool slightly before removing from pan.
  • Frost with Glossy Chocolate Icing #90756.

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS



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Make and share this Grandma's Applesauce Cake with Raisins and Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhonda O

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar till light.
  • Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.
  • Stir in raisins and pecans.
  • Turn batter into greased and lightly floured pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
  • Bake at 350 F about 45 minutes to till done.
  • Cool in pan.
  • (an additional 1/3 cup raisins can be substituted for the 1/2 cup of pecans, if desired).

MOTHER'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This is a good old-fashioned applesauce cake. It will fill your house with the spicy fragrance of fall.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup raisins
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and soda. Set aside.
  • Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs. Add flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in the raisins, dates, and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool on wire rack.
  • To make icing, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in 1 cup brown sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in milk, and continue to stir until the mixture returns to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool for 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

WONDERFUL APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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There are many different recipes for applesauce cake this one has remained a favorite, it's a really moist cake with tons of flavor, there is really no need for frosting just top with a couple of tablespoons of whipped cream or Cool Whip topping --- if you are using sweetened applesauce I suggest to maybe cut down the sugar slightly unless you prefer a sweeter cake --- I think you will really enjoy this cake!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup Crisco shortening (butter or plain)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts, chopped
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
  • In a large bowl cream together the shortening and brown sugar and white sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add in the eggs to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Add in the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce and water.
  • Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool, dust with confectioners' sugar or serve topped with whipped cream.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.7, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 44.8, Protein 5.7

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