Applesauce Spice Cake

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Very good cake that the whole family enjoys. Recipe source: bon appetit (february 1985)

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350-degrees f.

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Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.

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Combine all cake ingredients excep for walnuts and raisins in a large bowl of an electric mixer and beat well.

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Stir in walnuts and raisins.

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Pour into pans , spreading evenly.

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Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cakes test done with a toothpick and are golden brown.

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Cool cakes on a cake rack.

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When completely cool spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

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If desired , sprinkle cake with chopped walnuts.

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Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cakes test done with a toothpick and are golden brown.

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Cool cakes on a cake rack.

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When completely cool spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

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If desired , sprinkle cake with chopped walnuts.

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To make frosting using an electric mixer beat butter in a small bowl until light and then add remaining frosting ingredients , beating until smooth.

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Ingredients

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flour, sugar, applesauce, vegetable shortening, water, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, allspice, nutmeg, walnuts, raisins, butter, powdered sugar, milk