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Sourdough Applesauce Cake Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins

A Sourdough Applesauce Cake is a cake made with a sourdough starter instead of yeast. The cake is usually made with a combination of applesauce and flour, and it may also contain spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.

 1 c Active Starter
 ½ ts Allspice
 ¼ c Dry Skim Milk
 ½ ts Cloves
 1 c Unbleached Flour
 2 ts Baking Soda
 1 c Applesauce (Homemade IfPos.)
 ½ c White Sugar
 ½ ts Salt
 ½ c Brown Sugar
 1 ts Cinnamon
 ½ c Butter or Margarine
 ½ ts Nutmeg
 1 ea Large Egg, Well Beaten
1

Mix together the starter, milk, flour, and applesauce, and let stand in acovered bowl in a warm place.

2

Cream together the sugars and butter.

3

Add the beaten egg and mix well.

4

Add spices.

5

You may also add a half cup of raisins or chopped nuts, ora mixture of the two.

6

Beat by hand until well mixed and no lumps reamian.

7

Bake at 350 degrees Ffor half to three quarters of an hour.

8

Test for doneness with a knife whenhalf an hour is up.

9

Allow to cool until cold before cutting and serving.