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- Makes: 12 servings
- Prep
15 mins
- Bake
1 hr
Ingredients
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1
11 -
ounce package
raisins (2 cups)
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1
cup
finely chopped black walnuts or pecans (8 ounces)
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2
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
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3/4
cup
butter
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2
cups
sugar
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2
cups
applesauce
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2 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour
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1
tablespoon
ground cinnamon
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1
teaspoon
baking soda
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1
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
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1
recipe Caramel Frosting (see recipe below)
Directions
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Place the raisins in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Bring to boiling. Remove from the heat and let stand until cool. Drain off the water.
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Toss the nuts with the 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and beat until well combined. Beat in applesauce.
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In another bowl, combine the 2-1/2 cups flour with cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg. Add to beaten mixture, beating until just combined.
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Stir in the raisins and nuts.
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Turn batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 65 to 70 minutes or until done. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool.
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Prepare the Caramel Frosting. Spoon over cake. Makes 12 servings.
Note
- For a contrasting chocolate drizzle, melt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces and drizzle the chocolate over the Caramel Frosting.
Caramel Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2
cup
packed brown sugar
- 1/4
cup
butter or margarine
- 1
cup
sifted powdered sugar
- 2
tablespoons
milk
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and milk. Beat with electric mixer until it's a thick, drizzling consistency. Makes about 1 cup.
