Family recipes are always a treasure to pass down. I remember my mother making this cake all the way back to when I was a little girl. It was my father's favorite, and my husband claims I reeled him in with this delicious cake. It is an old fashioned recipe passed down and I have no idea how far it really goes back. I've guarded this recipe but it's time I shared it with you, my friends.
Rita's Grandmother's Applesauce Cake
1 cup of shortening - butter or margarine. (My grandmother and mom used Crisco)
1 cup of sugar
Cream these together until well blended.
Add:
1/2 teaspoon of salt
3 teaspoons of cinnamon
2 teaspoons of nutmeg
1 teaspoon of ginger
Mix well.
Add together -
3 cups of shifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Add to mixture. Then add:
2 cups of applesauce
2 tablespoons of dark molasses
1 box of raisins
1 cup of walnuts (optional)
Bake at a preheated 350 oven for 1 hour.
Icing is optional. If you use icing, use a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.
2 comments:
Thank you for sharing; sounds delicious!
Recipes with a history and story are truly the best. Can't wait to try this one. Thanks for sharing.
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