Minerva's Applesauce Cake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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This recipe comes from the 25th Anniversary Johnson County Apple Festival Cookbook. Author My Aunt- Minerva Ena Meek Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
2 large eggs |
2 cups sugar |
2 cups fresh applesauce |
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon allspice |
1 teaspoon clove |
1 cup pecans (chopped) |
1 cup dark raisin |
1/2 cup butter |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1/4 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Sift all dry ingredients, add eggs one at a time, beating well.
2. Add butter and applesauce.
3. Beat until well blended.
4. Dredge nuts and raisins with flour, add them last.
5. Pour batter into a tube pan which has been greased and lined with waxed paper. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until done.
6. Glaze: Combine all ingredients and boil for one minute, pour over cake while hot.
7. During Christmas I add 1 cup dried fruit and I garnish with red and green Marschino cherries.
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