APPLESAUCE OR FOUNDATION FOR
FRUIT CAKE
 
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. hot applesauce
2 c. hot raisins
2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and beat well. Add soda to applesauce; blend in sugar, egg mixture, then dry ingredients. Last, add nuts, raisins, and coconut. Pour into greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 40 minutes.

 

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