Cream
butter or margarine in a large bowl, add sugar and beat
well. Add apple sauce, a little at a time, beating well till
all apple sauce is consumed.
This
may curdle a little. Gradually add flour, nutmeg, cinnamon,
soda and blend well. Add vanilla essence and the nuts and
raisins that have been sprinkled with flour to prevent them
from sinking to the bottom while baking. Use an 8 inch
baking tin.
Bake in
a preheated oven at gas mark 4/180º C for 45-60 minutes.
Chef’s tip:
Serve as a dessert with whipped cream. This cake tastes
better if made a day before serving.
Apple Sauce
Direction: Peel, core and slice apples and cook in a
covered saucepan to a pulp. Beat with a wooden spoon and add
the butter.
