Company'S Comin' Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. butter Crisco
  • 2 2/3 c. white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 3/4 c. applesauce
  • 1/4 c. raisins
  • 2/3 c. water
  • 3 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and add applesauce and water.
  3. Add dry ingredients, then stir in nuts and raisins.
  4. Place into well-greased wide mouth canning pint jars.
  5. Place only half full (do not put in more than half full).
  6. Make sure edges of jar stay clean.
  7. Place evenly on cookie sheet and put into 325° oven; do not let jars touch.
  8. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until done.
  9. Check with cake tester.
  10. Open oven door and remove one at a time.
  11. Place on towel on counter and add canning lids and twist closed.
  12. Listen for jars to seal.
  13. Should last for up to a year.
  14. Store as you would regular canned goods. Recipe makes eight pints.
  15. This "canned cake" is great to have waiting on a shelf to serve with coffee when unexpected company drops in.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1001 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 44.4g 57% DV
Carbs 141.9g 52% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 51.5g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19412.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 866mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 1772.3mg 100% DV
Iron 8.7mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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