Sourdough Applesauce Cake Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening2 cups sugar2 large eggs1-1/2 cups Sourdough Starter1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda2 tablespoons sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped nuts1 cup raisinsICING:1 cup butter, softenedAbout 2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 egg yolkMaple flavoring to taste1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

For cake, cream together shortening and sugar; beat in eggs. Stir in the starter, applesauce, cloves, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside. In a small bowl, blend salt, baking soda and sugar. Sprinkle over batter; stir in gently. Add flour; stir until smooth. Add nuts and raisins; stir well. Pour into two greased-and-floured 9-in. round baking pans.

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

For icing, combine butter, sugar and egg yolk. Add flavoring; set aside. Beat cream with 1 teaspoon sugar; fold into icing. Frost cake.