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Applesauce Rum-Raisin Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Carol

"This cake has a lot of raisins soaked in rum. Try to soak your raisins overnight if possible or at least for a few hours."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 -9x13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup dark rum
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups applesauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place all the raisins in a small bowl with the rum and let sit overnight, if possible
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the applesauce.
  4. In another bowl, stir together the flours, cornstarch, baking soda, spices, salt, and cocoa. Beat into the creamed ingredients. Stir in the raisins, along with any rum that was not absorbed, and the walnuts. Turn batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Let cool on a rack. Makes about 12 servings.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MIHAELA
The rum-soaked raisins are a nice touch, which I also use when making apple strudel. Other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2002 by MAZCUT
This cake has been the talk of the office. I put a little twist by using half applesauce and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2003 by REBEKAH39
What a wonderful recipe!!This was the most delicious rum cake I have ever tried!!I used a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by titadarling
My family loved this one. I glazed the top with leftover rum. Gave if a good rum aroma. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by Christine Somma
I loved this cake! It had more of a banana bread consistency which made it great. I too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2004 by REBELFISH44
Oh yes ! I forgot to mention: make it in a bundt pan for a better presentation! Have fun... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by LIZ FORBES
don't waste your time on this one... very plain, and not very good. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by SkyFyre
My family just loves it. And friends are asking for the recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by Snacky Liz
This turned out perfectly the first time I tried it. I didn't have cocoa powder so I added... MORE


 
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