Author Notes
Christmas just isn't Christmas without this recipe. It's been a family tradition since 1916. The recipe has not changed much over time. The only documented change is the amount of sugar has been reduced. The original recipe called for 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar and granulated sugar, but now only 1 cup is used.
The recipe also doesn't specify the type or size of pan. I typically use a bundt pan. —RogersParkCook
Ingredients
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3 cups
flour
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1 1/2 cups
applesauce
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1/2 cup
brown sugar
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1/2 cup
granulated sugar
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1/2 cup
butter
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1/2 cup
raisins
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1/2 cup
nuts (recipe doesn't specify type. I use walnuts)
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1 tablespoon
cinnamon
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1 teaspoon
cloves
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2 teaspoons
baking soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons of warm water
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3/4 teaspoon
baking powder
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1 pinch
salt
Directions
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Cream butter and sugar
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Add applesauce and baking soda mixture
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In other bowl, put in flour, pinch of salt, and baking powder.
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Add spices to dry ingredients.
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Add dry ingredients into moist mix in part
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Last, add raisins and nuts and stir together.
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Bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes
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