APPLE SAUCE CAKE

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 each Egg
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 teaspoon Allspice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon Grated nutmeg (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 cup Raisins (Chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Flour (For dusting raisins. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce (Pressed through a fine wire sieve.)
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda (Originally baking-soda.)
• 1 tablespoon Boiling water
• 1 cup Flour (Sifted twice.)
• 1 cup Plain white frosting (For icing. Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, egg, and sugar until smooth and creamy. This should take about 5 minutes.
2. 2Add the salt, allspice, vanilla extract, and grated nutmeg to the wet ingredients. Mix well to combine.
3. 3In a small bowl, toss the chopped raisins with 2 tablespoons of flour to coat. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking.
4. 4Add the floured raisins to the wet ingredients and mix well. Then, add the unsweetened applesauce and mix until combined. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water, then stir this mixture into the batter.
5. 5Gradually add the sifted flour to the batter, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. 6Let the cake cool completely before frosting with plain white frosting. Slice and serve.