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shortening salt cinnamon cloves nutmeg allspice cocoa sugar eggs soda flour dates raisins unsweetened applesauce nuts
Viewed: 30 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs, unbeaten
- 1 1/2 tsp. soda
- 2 c. sifted flour
- 3/4 c. chopped dates
- 3/4 c. raisins
- 1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 c. nuts, chopped fine
Method
- Blend shortening, sugar, spices and cocoa. Cream well. Add eggs, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over fruit. Add flour with soda alternately with applesauce, beating until smooth.
- Last add the nuts and raisins to batter. Bake in angel food pan or 10 x 10-inch loaf pan for 55 to 60 minutes at 350°.
- Very moist and does not need icing.
