Party Applesauce Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful applesauce cake packed with spices, raisins, and nuts, perfect for gatherings and enjoyed by those who love fruit-based desserts with warm flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening and sugar together; add the egg and applesauce and mix well.
  2. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients, raisins, and nuts, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan and bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

779 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.8g 20% DV
Total Fat 39.1g 50% DV
Carbs 117.1g 43% DV
Fiber 17.4g 62% DV
Sugar 23.4g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16780.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 968.3mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 20.1mg 22% DV
Calcium 458.3mg 35% DV
Iron 7.5mg 42% 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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