Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 3/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. clove powder
  • 1/3 c. wheat germ
  • 1 c. applesauce
  • 3/4 c. raisins

Method

  • Cream margarine with sugar.
  • Beat eggs in one at a time.
  • Stir in molasses.
  • Blend flour with other ingredients, then add molasses mixture and applesauce, beating thoroughly.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Bake in greased square cake pan at 350° for approximately 55 minutes. Ice with chocolate or caramel frosting.