My Mom's Apple Sauce Cake

This cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
The cream cheese frosting is a delicious addition.

Applesauce provides moisture and flavor while also reducing the amount of fat needed in the recipe.

This cake is not suitable for people with nut or raisin allergies.
It is also high in calories and sugar.

The frosting contains a large amount of confectioners’ sugar, which is high in calories and can cause blood sugar spikes.

Applesauce is a good source of fiber and vitamin C.
It is also lower in calories than oil or butter, making it a healthier alternative for baking.

	2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/4 teaspoon baking powder
	1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
	1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
	1/2 cup shortening
	1 cup white sugar
	1/2 cup water
	1 egg
	1/2 cup chopped walnuts
	1 cup chopped raisins
	1 jar applesauce
	1 package cream cheese
	1 tablespoon milk
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	5 1/2 cups sifted confectioners ' sugar
	1/3 cup orange juice

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
2.	Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice together.
3.	Cream shortening and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in water and egg.
4.	Add sifted flour mixture to creamed mixture. Mix well.
5.	Stir in walnuts, raisins, and applesauce.
6.	Pour batter into prepared pans.
7.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.	Cool and frost with cream cheese frosting made by mixing cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, and orange juice until smooth.

My Mom’s Apple Sauce Cake