Grandma Etchieson’s Applesauce Cake

Recipe makes one 8-inch cake (9 servings)

Whatcha Need

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup molasses
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup raisins
• ½ cup walnut pieces

Whatcha Do

1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Butter inside of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add molasses and applesauce and stir to combine.
3. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring well until a smooth batter forms.
5. Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly pressed.
6. Cool completely before cutting into 9 pieces. Serve plain or frosted.