CHRISTMAS APPLESAUCE CAKE CIRCA 1848

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Christmas Applesauce Cake Circa 1848 image

This was given to me by a dear neighbor Mrs. Hodges who used to be like another grandma to my kids when they were little. She was a excellent cook.

Provided by Jane Laster @bluejane16

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 2/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
2/3 cup(s) sugar
2/3 cup(s) brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon(s) allspice,ground
1/3 cup(s) crisco
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1/3 cup(s) warm water
1 can(s) applesauce
1 - egg
1 cup(s) raisins
2/3 cup(s) chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Make a nest of the dry ingredients then add the Crisco, vanilla and warm water. Beat vigorously 2 minutes, then add egg. Beat 2 more minutes. Lightly dust the raisins and 2/3 cups of the pecans with flour. Fold raisins and pecans into batter. Grease & flour tube pan or 3 loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Check to be sure it's done because it may take longer to get done well. Ice with Mrs. Hodges Icing

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