Amish Applesauce Cake

 

Amish Applesauce Cake

 Ingredients:

 2 cups all-purpose flour

 1 1/2 cups sugar

 1/2 cup shortening

 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

 1/2 cup water

 1 teaspoon baking soda

 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 1/2 cup chopped nuts

 1/2 cup raisins

 Directions:

 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.

 In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, shortening, applesauce, water, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are well blended and form a smooth batter.

 Stir in the chopped nuts and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

 Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

 Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

 Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before serving.

 Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

 Servings: 12

 Enjoy this moist, flavorful Amish Applesauce Cake with its warm spices and delicious hints of nuts and raisins!