Simply Cake recipes

An apple cake with spices and raisins.

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup melted margarine
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups finely chopped apple
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins

Preparation:

Grease and flour a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and melted margarine. Beat in eggs and vanilla with a wooden spoon.

Into another bowl sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir into egg mixture alternating with milk. Stir in apples, chopped walnuts, and raisins.

Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes, until cake springs back when gently pressed with finger.

Let cool in pan on rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting or a caramel frosting. Makes about 20 servings.