1/3 c. golden raisins (can vary amount to liking or omit)
Powdered sugar (to sprinkle on before serving)
Electric hand mixer
Directions
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan
With electric hand mixer cream together shortening and sugar then add beaten eggs and applesauce to mixture
Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves
Then add dry to wet ingredients a cup at a time.
Stir in raisins
Bake for approximately 30- 40 mins depending on your oven. Inserted toothpick should come out clean.
Cut in squares when cool.
Sprinkle with powder sugar before serving
Why did you choose to submit this recipe?
"This is a traditional dessert for our family on Thanksgiving that Zach’s great grandma would make. It isn’t Thanksgiving unless we have Grandma Marge’s Applesauce Cake." - Cindy Colleran