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Applesauce Loaf Cake

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1- 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan well.
  • In a bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Sift together dry ingredients and gradually add to mixture. Stir until well mixed and fold in applesauce and nuts.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes on wire rack, then remove from pan and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine powdered sugar and water to make the glaze. Spoon glaze over loaf and allow to completely cool. Makes 1 loaf. Enjoy!