Sourdough Applesauce Cake

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	237ml	Active starter
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Allspice
1/4 cup	59ml	Dry skim milk
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cloves
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Unbleached flour
2 teaspoons	10ml	Baking soda
1 cup	237ml	Applesauce*
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	White sugar
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/2 cup	80g / 2.8oz	Brown sugar
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cinnamon
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Nutmeg
1 teaspoon	5ml	Egg - well beaten (large)

Recipe Instructions

* homemade best

Mix together the starter, milk, flour, and applesauce, and let stand in a covered bowl in a warm place.

Cream together the sugars and butter.

Add the beaten egg and mix well. Add spices.

You may also add a half cup of raisins or chopped nuts, or a mixture of the two.

Beat by hand until well mixed and no lumps remaining.

Bake at 350F for half to three quarters of an hour.

Test for doneness with a knife when half an hour is up. Allow to cool until cold before cutting and serving.

Source:
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAGAZINE -- SEPTEMBER 1996

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