Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/2 cup Crisco
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or substitute walnuts if you prefer)
  • 1/2 cup seedless golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup Confectioner Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
  • Combine Crisco and sugar and mix well. Add eggs and mix until they are completely incorporated. Add applesauce and mix well.
  • Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Combine with the wet ingredients until just incorporated, do not overbeat!
  • Using a spatula, gently fold in raisins and chopped nuts until they are evenly distributed.
  • Bake at 350 for about 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Prepare the glaze by mixing together confectioner sugar and water. Smooth onto the top of the cooled cake and serve.