Recipe from Ethel Eynard. Jefferson City, Mo. 1998.
Applesauce Prune Cake
Applesauce Prune Cake
One of my grandmother's favorite cake recipes. Dried plums and fresh apples make a very moist and flavorful cake.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup sifted all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup thick applesauce
- 1 cup finely diced prunes
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together. Cream shortening, add sugar gradually until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat egg well and add to creamed mixture. Add applesauce, prunes, then the flour gradually. Add nuts last if you desire, beating well after each addition. Pour into a greased and floured 9x4x3 inch baking pan. Bake for about 50 minutes or until done.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.5mg
Liz
This Applesauce cake was so moist and delicious. My family loved it.