Olivia Walton's Old Fashion Applesauce Cake recipe.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar flavor and texture.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a 9x13 cake pan or bundt pan.

Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add 2 beaten eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, mix together 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of ground cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Mix half of the dry ingredients with 1 cup of walnuts and 2 cups of raisins to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.

Alternate adding the dry mixture and 2 cups of unsweetened applesauce to the butter and sugar mixture until combined.

Fold in the remaining walnuts and raisins gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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