MOM STULL'S APPLESAUCE CAKE

CAKE:

2 C warm applesauce (best if fresh-cooked applesauce is used.  if using canned, cut sugar to 1 3/4 cups)

2 C sugar

3/4 C butter

2 t baking soda

2 t salt

3 C flour

1 C chopped nuts

1 C raisins

1 t cinnamon

1 t all spice

1/2 t clove

1/2 nutmeg

ICING:

1 box powdered sugar

1/2 stick softened butter

juice of 1 lemon

1 t lemon flavoring

FOR CAKE:

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees and grease and flour pan of your choice.  Mix together flour, nuts, raisins, cinnamon, all spice, clove and nutmeg and set aside.  In separate bowl, mix butter, sugar and warm applesauce until butter is melted.  Add soda.  Combine dry mixture to applesauce mixture, but do not beat.  Pour into prepared pan and cook for about 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.  (longer for tube pan)  Cover with icing.

FOR ICING:

Beat until smooth and fluffy.