Applesauce Cake using local Honey

Prep Time: 1 hr

Cook Time: 45 mins

Equipment

• 1 9x9x2 inch cake pan

• 1 mixer

• 1 spatula

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening

• 3/4 cup honey

• 2 cup flour

• 1/4 tsp cloves

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/2 cup nuts (can be pecan or walnuts, lightly toasted)

• 1/2 cup raisins (optional, try soaking in rum for extra fun flavor)

Instructions

1. Pre-heat over to 350 degrees

2. Cream shortening

3. Add honey gradually, creaming after each addition

4. Sift dry ingredients together

5. Add to creamed mixture the dry ingredients alternately with applesauce

6. Fold in nuts and raisins

7. Pour batter into well-greased 9x9x2 inch pan

8. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes