In this blog post, we’re sharing a unique recipe: The Eggless Milkless Applesauce Cake. This cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for those with dietary restrictions, or those who just love a good cake. Keep reading for the full recipe!
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 1/2 c. applesauce
- 3 level tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. each: cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
- 2 c. sifted flour
- 1 c. raisins
- 1 c. nuts
Baking Instructions
- Mix Crisco with applesauce, nuts and raisins.
- Sift dry ingredients and add.
- Mix well.
- Put in a greased and floured loaf pan or tube pan.
- Bake in loaf pan at 350° to 375° for 45 to 60 minutes, layer pan at 375° for 20 minutes or tube pan at 325° for 1 hour.
Calorie: 250
Total cooking time: 1 Hour
Difficulty level: Medium
The Adventure Begins
Well, it was a lazy Sunday afternoon, and there I was, contemplating the mysteries of life – you know, like why my favorite socks always disappear in the laundry and how the heck you make a cake without eggs or milk. That’s when I stumbled upon this magical recipe for an Eggless Milkless Applesauce Cake. I know, it sounds like a unicorn of the cake world. So, naturally, I set out on a culinary quest to create this mythical beast.
Assembling the Troops
First things first, I had to gather my motley crew of ingredients. I rummaged through my pantry and fridge to gather 3/4 c. sugar (the sweet stuff), 1/2 c. shortening (the mysterious Crisco tub that’s been sitting untouched), 1 1/2 c. applesauce (thank god for kids snacks), 3 level tsp. soda (the rising star), 1 tsp. each: cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg (the spicy trio), 2 c. sifted flour (the backbone), 1 c. raisins (the wrinkly sweeties), and 1 c. nuts (for that crunchy twist).
The Mixing Madness
Next, it was time to mix things up. The recipe called for the shortening (Crisco) to be mixed with the applesauce, nuts and raisins. Now, you might think shortening and applesauce are an odd couple, but hey, they say opposites attract, right? And let me tell you, once the nuts and raisins joined the party, it was a harmonious mess.
Sifting Through Life
After the wet ingredients had their party, it was time to sift through the dry ones. Flour, sugar, soda, and our trio of spices – cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Have you ever tried sifting spices with flour? It’s like a fragrant snowstorm. I added these to our happy wet mess and mixed well. The result? A batter that looked as delightful as a muddy puddle but smelled like heaven.
The Baking Ballet
Once the batter was ready, I poured it into a greased and floured loaf pan. Now, the original recipe seemed to be having an identity crisis. It asked me to bake the cake at 350° to 375° for 45 to 60 minutes if using a loaf pan, but 20 minutes at 375° if using a layer pan, or 1 hour at 325° if using a tube pan! I mean, I love a good choose-your-own-adventure, but this was a bit much. I went with the loaf option because, let’s be honest, it’s less dishes to wash.
The Sweet Ending
After an hour of guessing games and oven-peering, I pulled out a perfectly baked, golden-brown loaf of Eggless Milkless Applesauce Cake. Despite its humble and slightly confusing beginnings, it turned out to be a delicious treat. The cake was moist and spicy, with the occasional crunch of nuts and the sweet burst of raisins. Who knew you could create such a delightful cake with no eggs or milk!
And that, my friends, is the story of my Sunday afternoon adventure. It just goes to show, even in baking, life can surprise you. Now, if only I could solve the mystery of my missing socks…
