On 9/2/2010 6:03 PM, Felice wrote:
> It's been a busy week in Lake Wobegon, so here's another favorite that I
> just turned out. I have several applesauce cakes but we call this
>
> APPLESAUCE CAKE (THE MOIST ONE)
>
> 1 3/8 cups flour
> 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
> 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
> 2 eggs
> 1/3 cup peanut oil
> 1 cup sugar
> 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
> 7-8 ounces jarred applesauce
> 1/2 pound carrots, shredded
> 1/2 cup golden raisins
> 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
>
> Mix flour, baking, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl. In
> smaller bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the oil, sugar and vanilla. Add the
> applesauce and carrots and mix well. Add the applesauce mixture to the flour
> mixture, stirring just enough to moisten. Fold in the raisins and walnuts.
> Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake about 30-35 minutes at 350.
>
> Note: You see a lot of fractional measurements? That's because I halved the
> recipe. I believe the original called for a 9x13 pan.
>
> Another Note: Once again, I have no source on my written recipe. Sorry!
>
> Felice
>
>
Sounds good.
Mother always used mostly applesauce and little four and more real
cinnamon. I hope one of us finds her recipe.
As for cinnamon we have not been able to find the real stuff for a long
time. Where do you find it? we have several containers that say they are
cinnamon but the flavor is definitely weak and not the cinnamon of
yesteryear.