Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, (1/3 cup)
- 1 1/2 cup thick unsweetened applesauce
- 2 1/2 cup sifted enriched flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup walnuts, cut up
Directions
- Set oven for moderate 350f.
- Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, then apple sauce.
- Mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Stir in alternately with water.
- Stir in walnuts.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes in greased and floured oblong cake pan 13 by 9 by 2 inches.
- Cool on rack.
- Frost as desired.
Other Information
Author: Organization.Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Source: Metropolitan Cookbook (1964-02-01)
Category: Dessert
Measure: avoirdupois
Ingredient: shortening, sugar, egg, applesauce, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, clove, allspice, water, walnut
Equipment: oven, measuring spoons, measuring cups, sifter, egg beater, cake pan
