One of my All Time Favorites

I can't believe I haven't shared this favorite cake recipe with you.

In fact, for awhile I hadn't made it.

My oven wasn't working well and of course I keep telling myself I don't need to bake.

But let me tell you, when I couldn't bake I missed it alot.

This morning I am having one of my all time favorites, Applesauce Spice Cake.

The recipe comes from an old posting from Better, Homes, and Gardens.

Applesauce Spice Cake

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 

2 cups sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 

1 1/2 cup applesauce

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup water

2 eggs

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Blend in mixer bowl, sifting together flour, sugar, salt,

baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.

Add applesauce, shortening, and water; beat 2 minutes.

Add eggs; beat 2 minutes more.

Stir in raisins and walnuts.

Pour batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 55-60 minutes

or until toothpick comes out clean.

When cooled ice top with the following:

2 cups confectioner's sugar

1/4 cup butter

2 tablespoons cream or milk

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Combine all ingredients, spread on cake.

Optional, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

The icing recipe is from an old cookbook, Blue Ribbon Recipes,

County Fair Winners

The tea is a wonderful Darjeeling.

The cup is violets and daisies, Haviland Limoges, from my

grandfather's china.

The teapot is from Mariage Freres in Paris.

Enjoy!