Oatmeal Applesauce Cakecakes 2 cup flour, sifted 1 cup oatmeal 2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cloves, ground 2 cup nuts; chopped 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 2 cup raisins; chopped 1 cup dates; chopped 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup sugar, brown 2 egg; well beaten 2 cup applesauce, thick Mix the flour, oatmeal, soda, salt and spices; mix about half a cup with the nuts and fruits. Cream the shortening until soft and smooth; gradually add the sugar, creaming until fluffy, then beat in the eggs. Add the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce, beating well after each addition; beat in the fruit-nut mixture. Turn into a greased loaf pans and bake in moderately slow oven (325 F.) about 1 hour. Nuts and dates may be omitted, if desired. Yield: 2 small loaves, 6 x 3 inches, or 1 large loaf, 11 x 3 x 3 inches. This cake will keep moist for several days if stored in a closely covered cake box. |
