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Applesauce Cake & Mocha Frosting




Source of Recipe


D. Whitehill






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups thick applesauce
  
• 1/2 cup seedless raisins
  
• 1/2 cup chopped peacans
  
• 2 cups flour
  
• 1/4 cup cocoa
  
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 cup shortening
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  
• INGREDIENTS FOR MOCHA FROSTING:
  
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee
  
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
  
• 1/4 cup butter
  
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (more or less)
  






Instructions



1. Mix applesauce, raisins and nuts; set aside. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, sspices and salt; set aside. Cream well sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla. Add fruit and flour mixture alternately to creamed mixture. Place batter in tube pan that has been lined with oiled wax paper. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Mix all ingredients for frosting together until smooth and of spreading consistency. (May substitute a citrus glaze for Mocha Frosting).