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Applesauce Rum-Raisin Cake

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9x13 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MIHAELA   view full review
The rum-soaked raisins are a nice touch, which I also use when making apple strudel. Other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2002 by MAZCUT   view full review
This cake has been the talk of the office. I put a little twist by using half applesauce and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2003 by REBEKAH39   view full review
What a wonderful recipe!!This was the most delicious rum cake I have ever tried!!I used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by Christine Somma   view full review
I loved this cake! It had more of a banana bread consistency which made it great. I too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by tigerlille   view full review
I am surprised that anyone would describe this as a rum cake. I was quite liberal in my use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by Snacky Liz   view full review
This turned out perfectly the first time I tried it. I didn't have cocoa powder so I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by LIZ FORBES   view full review
don't waste your time on this one... very plain, and not very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by travistraivs   view full review
Pay no heed to the 3 star reviews that say this cake is too dry, or not Rummish enough. Maybe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2004 by REBELFISH44   view full review
Oh yes ! I forgot to mention: make it in a bundt pan for a better presentation! Have fun...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by titadarling   view full review
My family loved this one. I glazed the top with leftover rum. Gave if a good rum aroma.

 

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