Spicy Applesauce Cake

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups applesauce
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients.
• 2 add shortening, applesauce and eggs; beat until well mixed.
• 3 stir in chocolate chips, nuts and raisins.
• 4 pour into a greased 13 x 9" baking pan.
• 5 combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
• 6 bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.