APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE Category: Desserts: Cake, cookies, mousse, puddings, etc.. Posted by: SilverMt Quantity: Ingredients: 1 can applesauce (or 2 1/4 c flour jar, about 15 oz.) 1 1/4 c sugar 2/3 c shortening 1/3 c milk 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon, ground 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, ground 1/2 tsp. cloves, ground 2 eggs 1 c raisins 1/2 c walnuts, chopped Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 13" by 9" pan. 2. Combine all ingredients. except raisins and walnuts in a large bowl and beat at low speed until well blended. Increase speed to high and beat 2 minutes. 3. Stir in raisins and nuts by hand. 4. Pour batter into pan. Bake 40- 45 minutes, use clean toothpick test for doneness. Cool before serving, sprinkle top with powdered sugar or ice when cool. (Spices can be adjusted to taste, and raisins and nuts are optional) Comments: (I sometimes use a cream cheese frosting, flavored with orange, lemon or rum) Save me a piece, OK?