From an older Amish cookbook I discovered at a thrift store. The name given as credit for this recipe in the book is Mrs. Menno E. Schwartz, Sr. -I would think that homemade, chunky applesauce would be the most delicious in the recipe, but regular would probably be yummy too.

Ingredients

12 serv.

sugar↗2 cups
shortening↗3⁄4 cup
sifted flour2 1⁄2 cups
eggs↗2
salt↗1 teaspoon
cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
ground cloves↗1 teaspoon
allspice1 teaspoon
baking soda↗2 teaspoons
baking powder↗1 teaspoon
raisins↗1⁄2 cup
hot applesauce, unsweetened2 cups
chopped nuts (optional)1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1
Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs and blend well.
2
Sift dry ingredients together.
3
Mix applesauce and raisins.
4
Add dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce to the sugar and shortening mixture.
5
Pour into 9x13 inch greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until done.
6
Sprinkle 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar over batter instead of frosting.

Source: food.com

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