MINCEMEAT APPLE CAKE

Mincemeat Apple Cake image

For a festive touch, glaze the cake top and decorate it with red and green candied cherries. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup prepared mincemeat
1/3 cup applesauce
1/3 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons butter, melted
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. In another bowl, combine the eggs, mincemeat, applesauce, juice and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 9-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For sauce, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Add lemon zest and juice. Serve warm with the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.