This cake is one of my grandfather's favorites. And it seems like he always knows when you're making it-he must have a keen sense of smell! The recipe was passed down through the generations beginning with my great-grandmother. Sometimes I can imagine her making it all those years ago.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream the sugar and shortening. Beat in molasses until blended; set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cake will not rise to top of pan. After 10 minutes, remove cake from pan and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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mohammed nafiu
[email protected]I'm going to make this cake for my next party.
Edward Johnson
[email protected]This cake is the best I've ever had.
Betsy BASKIN
[email protected]This cake is so good, I could eat it every day.
Md Rontu Islam
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cake again.
tefik champian
[email protected]This cake is a must-try!
All birds and finch hobby no 1
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
pindo production
[email protected]This cake is a keeper!
Mattie Hogg
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Ogonoware godwin
[email protected]This cake is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Butrus Gattek
[email protected]I added a little bit of cinnamon to the batter and it gave the cake a wonderful flavor.
Qasim Al
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's made with applesauce.
Farhad Dewan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bilaljan Bilaljan
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a fall day.
Jillian Damast
[email protected]I love the way this cake smells when it's baking.
muswer ali
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Marisol
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Suneel Inayat
[email protected]This cake was so moist and flavorful! I loved the combination of raisins and applesauce.