Recipe name:
Sourdough Applesauce Cake
Recipe category:
Cake
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Recipe details:
Ingredients | |||
1 | cup | active starter | |
1/4 | cup | dry skim milk | |
1 | cup | unbleached flour | |
1 | cup | applesauce | |
1/2 | teaspoon | salt | |
1 | teaspoon | cinnamon | |
1/2 | teaspoon | nutmeg | |
1/2 | teaspoon | allspice | |
1/2 | teaspoon | cloves | |
2 | teaspoon | baking soda | |
1/2 | cup | white sugar | |
1/2 | cup | brown sugar | |
1/2 | cup | butter or margarine | |
1 | each | egg, well beaten | |
Directions: | |||
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 remain. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 45 minutes. Test for doneness with a knife when half an hour is up. Allow to cool until cold before cutting and serving. |