Applesauce Cake

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Applesauce Cake with Honey

Cake recipe from MD Beekeepers Cookbook 1982 with honey, applesauce, raisins and nuts
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert

Equipment

  • 1 9x9x2 inch pan cake pan
  • 1 mixer mixer
  • 1 spatula spatula

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup nuts can be pecan or walnuts, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional, try soaking in rum for extra fun flavor
This recipe calls for LOCAL honey. CLICK here to find your nearest source!

Instructions

  • Pre-heat over to 350 degrees
  • Cream shortening
  • Add honey gradually, creaming after each addition
  • Sift dry ingredients together
  • Add to creamed mixture the dry ingredients alternately with applesauce
  • Fold in nuts and raisins
  • Pour batter into well greased 9x9x2 inch pan
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes