June 6 is National Applesauce Cake Day!  My mom used to make applesauce cake every once in a while.  It’s very moist.  Using applesauce in a recipe is a good way to cut down on the amount of fat.   Here’s a recipe for you to try out:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 cup softened shortening
• 1/2 cup water
• 16 oz jar of applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
• 1 cup raisins

Method:

1. Mix together all the dry ingredients.
2. Mix in wet ingredients and beat for 2 to 4 minutes.
3. Mix in raisins and nuts.
4. Pour batter into greased and floured 9×12 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Best served the next day.