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Spicy Applesauce Cake

For a "picnic perfect" dessert, this moist delicious cake travels and slices very well. With chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins, it's a real crowd-pleaser. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

20-24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

2 cups applesauce
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the applesauce, sugar, shortening and eggs.
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg,
allspice and cloves; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until
blended. Stir in the raisins, chocolate chips and walnuts.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine topping
ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40

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Spicy Applesauce Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out
clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 20-24 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 227 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.