Grandma Hulda's Applesauce Cake

Grandma Hulda's
Applesauce Cake

This recipe was one of my favorites that my grandmother
used to make. This page is dedicated to
Hulda Mae Bollheimer Ayers.

2 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons cocoa 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon soda	1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup soft shortening 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1-1/2 cups applesauce 1 cup raisins or dates 3/4 cup nuts (optional)
Cream shortening and sugar together. Sift rest of dry ingredients together. Toss nuts and fruit in dry ingredients. Add eggs to shortening-sugar mixture. Beat at slow speed. Add flour and applesauce alternately, beating only until well blended. Pour into 13" x 9" pan that has been greased and floured. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes.
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