SOURDOUGH APPLESAUCE CAKE

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This is the perfect cake for anyone watching what they eat especial diabetics. The applesauce nearly eliminated the sugar in this cake and it is so moist and delicious.-Gloria Secor, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups Sourdough Starter
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins
ICING:
1 cup butter, softened
About 2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 egg yolk
Maple flavoring to taste
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • For cake, cream together shortening and sugar; beat in eggs. Stir in the starter, applesauce, cloves, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside. In a small bowl, blend salt, baking soda and sugar. Sprinkle over batter; stir in gently. Add flour; stir until smooth. Add nuts and raisins; stir well. Pour into two greased-and-floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, combine butter, sugar and egg yolk. Add flavoring; set aside. Beat cream with 1 teaspoon sugar; fold into icing. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

adnan qamar
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Sproatie900
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This cake is perfect for a fall gathering.


M Arfan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Cristine Snyder
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The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


KEBAAGETSE “Marcie” ITOMENG
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use less flour next time.


makbel mesfin
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This cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


GaRiL Kun
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I loved the flavor of this cake! The sourdough starter gave it a unique tang that I really enjoyed.


Dija FF
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


TOXIC_ PIKACHU__
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.


ige Emmanuel
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This cake was a bit dry. I think I would add more applesauce next time.


Amjad Amjad ali
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Bilal Hussain
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Demyiah Simpson
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5 stars!


Charles Veronica
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This cake is so good! The sourdough starter gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The applesauce also makes it very moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Md nehan Khan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Promise Mwua
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This cake was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Saeed ali Jatoi
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Delicious!


kevo tait
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used my own sourdough starter, and the cake had a lovely tang. The applesauce made the cake moist and flavorful. I also liked the addition of the spices. Overall, this was a great recipe that I will


Rokibul Hassan Rokibul Hassan
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I'm not usually a fan of applesauce cakes, but this one was really good! The sourdough starter gave it a nice tanginess, and the applesauce made it moist and flavorful. I also liked the addition of the spices. Overall, this was a great cake that I wo


Joe Russell
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This sourdough applesauce cake was a delight! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the applesauce gave it a lovely sweetness and tang. The spices were perfectly balanced, and the cake had a wonderful aroma. I will definitely be making this again!


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