APPLESAUCE OAT CAKE

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The spicy aroma of this cake brings back childhood memories of my mother's kitchen. This small cake is just right for a couple of cake lovers. -Donna Perkins, Mineral Wells, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups applesauce
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring the applesauce to a slow boil. Stir in oats; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes., In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce mixture. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.