| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sifted flour |
| 1½ cup | Sugar |
| 1½ teaspoon | Soda |
| 1½ teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 tablespoons | Cocoa |
| ½ teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| ½ teaspoon | Cloves |
| ½ teaspoon | Nutmeg |
| ½ teaspoon | Allspice |
| ½ cup | Shortening |
| 1½ cup | Applesauce |
| 2 | Eggs |
| ¾ cup | Chopped dates |
| ¾ cup | Raisins |
| ¾ cup | Chopped pecans (other fruits may be added) |
Sift flour, sugar, soda, salt, cocoa, and spices into mixing bowl. Drop in shortening. Add applesauce and eggs. Add fruit and nuts. Mix thoroughly.
Pour into greased 10-inch tube pan. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 250 for 1 hour. Topping: ¼ cup chopped nuts, 2 Tbs sugar.
MRS FRANK SCHAFFHAUSER (EDNA)
MARVELL, AR
From the book <High Cotton Cookin'>, Marvell Academy Mothers Assn, Marvell, AR 72366, ISBN 0-918544-14-9, downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .
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