Ingredients

  • 3 cups homemade applesauce
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup solid shortening
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon

Method

  • Grease and flour bundt pan. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • With electric mixer combine shortening and sugar, add applesauce and raisins. ( Yes, use the beater to beat in the raisins.) Add the dry ingredients mixing well until all ingredients are well incorporated. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack until completely cool, ice as desired.