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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Here’s a fruity dessert


I tell myself this isn’t that bad, even if it is cake, because I’m getting some fruit along with it.  Isn’t applesauce good for everyone?

This is easy to make and oh-so-delicious.  Enjoy.



Amish Applesauce Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
½ cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking soda
½ t. salt
1 ½ cups applesauce
1 t. vanilla
½ cup of chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Coat a 9 X 13 inch baking pan with shortening or cooking spray

In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening with electric mixer on low speed.  Beat in the eggs, one at a time.  Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.  Beat until well mixed.  Add applesauce and vanilla.  Mix well and then stir in the walnuts.  Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake 30-35 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Let cool.

For a fancier treat, drizzle with glaze that’s made by mixing ½ cup of confectioners sugar with 1-2 teaspoons of water.  I add 2-3 drops of vanilla to this also.  After you remove the cake, let cool for about 30 minutes before icing.  It should be warm, but not hot.

16 comments:

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    1. Scots Lass,

      Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. I think you'll like this recipe.

      Sunni

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  2. Sunni, have you tried this one?
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    1. Thea, yes I tried this recipe and it's very good. Also very easy to make.

      Sunni

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  3. I grew up in southern Michigan and we would visit Amish country. They had great food that was nutritious and delicious.

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    1. That's great, Stephen. I think you'll like this recipe. Maybe it will bring back old memories.

      Thanks for visiting and commenting.

      Sunni

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  4. Looks tasty!

    John Holton
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    1. John,

      It is tasty and easy to make. Thanks for visiting. I'll head over to your blog. I don't think I've been there yet.

      Sunni

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    1. Sarah,

      It is yummy and easy. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.

      Sunni

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  6. Ha, ha! You're too cute Sunni! This cake looks scrumptious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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    1. Vashti,

      This cake is good and easy to make. It taste like spice cake.

      Sunni

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  7. Oh my gosh, I've had this stuff before and it is seriously amazing. Warm is always the best and it's incredibly moist. Great pick for a post! Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie

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  8. Oh my gosh, I've had this stuff before and it is seriously amazing. Warm is always the best and it's incredibly moist. Great pick for a post! Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie

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    1. Thanks Elle,

      It is a moist cake. I think adding applesauce or pudding to cake recipes makes them that way.

      Thanks for stopping by.
      Sunni

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