Amish Applesauce Cake
This delightful Amish applesauce cake is moist and filled with raisins and walnuts, evoking warm fall reminiscences. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature with your favorite beverage!
Equipment
- 9.5-inch tube pan
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter:
- 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
For the Mix-Ins and Leavening:
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9.5-inch tube pan by greasing and flouring it.
For Cake Preparation:
- Dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water until fully incorporated, ensuring a good rise for the cake.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for an even spice mix.
- Cream the shortening and sugar together until fluffy, then incorporate the egg and mix until well blended.
- Blend the applesauce into the creamed mixture. Gradually add the flour and baking soda mixtures alternately, stirring gently until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in the walnuts and raisins to add texture and flavor to your batter.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared tube pan and bake for about 60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick, which should come out clean when fully baked.