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Applesauce Loaf Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. cloves
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in a small amount of warm water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup raisins

Frosting:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 T. room temperature butter
  • 1 tsp. water

Instructions

  • Cream together the sugar, butter, salt, and spices.
  • Add applesauce, dissolved baking soda, and flour; mix well.
  • Add the raisins and mix well again.
  • Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until done.
  • Beat together the sugar and butter, adding water if necessary to get desired consistency.
  • Spread on baked and cooled cake.
  • I usually use fewer raisins, and sometimes I add some chopped nuts.
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Course Cake / Fruit
Cuisine Amish