Applesauce Loaf Cake
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup lard
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 cups flour
1/2 cup black walnuts, chopped
1 heaping tsp. cocoa powder
Heat applesauce in large saucepan. Add lard. Stir until melted. Add raisins and baking soda. Cool slightly.
Add flour, salt and spices. Mix well. Fold in nut meats. Pour into a greased large loaf pan.
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool and frost with Caramel Frosting.
Caramel Frosting
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Boil brown sugar, butter and milk for 3 minutes (I do this in the Microwave) and let cool until just warm. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and right consistency. If too stiff you can add a little milk. Recipe
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