Applesauce Loaf Cake

Applesauce Loaf Cake Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup lard

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup raisins

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour

1/2 cup black walnuts, chopped

1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder

Applesauce Loaf Cake Cooking Instructions:

Heat applesauce in large saucepan. Add lard. Stir until melted. Add raisins and baking soda. Cool slightly. Add flour, salt and spices. Mix well. Fold in nut meats. Pour into a greased large loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool and frost with Caramel Frosting.

Caramel Frosting

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup milk

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Boil brown sugar, butter and milk for 3 minutes ( I do this in the Microwave) and let cool until just warm.

Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and right consistency. If too stiff you can add a little milk.