Grandma's Applesauce Cake Dale and Kathy from North Dakota 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 c. raisins 1 c. chopped walnuts (optional) 1 stick butter 1 large egg 1 c. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. applesauce GRANDMA'S FUDGE FROSTING: 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. cocoa 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 c. boiling water 1/4 c. butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla Stir together the flour, soda, baking powder, and spices. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and then slowly add a portion of the dry ingredients, then a little of the applesauce, and continue alternating wet and dry ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Add the raisins, walnuts, and vanilla at the end. Turn into a greased and floured pan, and bake at 350-- 35 to 40 minutes or until cake tests done. To test for doneness inserted toothpick into the center of the cake -- it should remain clean when removed. Cool the cake in the pan. Now the fun begins. Either top it with confectioners' sugar---which is fine....or: GRANDMA's FUDGE FROSTING Combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water and butter; blend. Add vanilla. Try to remember to put it on the cake before eating.....and enjoy!!