Applesauce Raisin Cake

This cake is moist and delicious. I am from Washington state and this is my Mother's recipe. Great topped with caramel frosting!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 ½ cups applesauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan.