Sourdough Applesauce Cake Recipes

Steps:

• 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 reamian.
• Bake at 350 degrees F 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.

Steps:

• For cake, cream together shortening and sugar; beat in eggs. Stir in the starter, applesauce, cloves, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside. In a small bowl, blend salt, baking soda and sugar. Sprinkle over batter; stir in gently. Add flour; stir until smooth. Add nuts and raisins; stir well. Pour into two greased-and-floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For icing, combine butter, sugar and egg yolk. Add flavoring; set aside. Beat cream with 1 teaspoon sugar; fold into icing. Frost cake.