Christmas Applesauce Cake 1½ hours | 15 min prep SERVES 16 , 1 cake 3 cups _applesauce_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=439) , heated 3 teaspoons _baking soda_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=7) 3 cups _sugar_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=139) 1 cup _shortening_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=430) (Crisco) 4 _eggs_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=142) 3 1/2 cups _flour_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=64) 3 teaspoons _nutmeg_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=333) 3 teaspoons _cinnamon_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=324) 1/4 teaspoon _clove_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=325) 1/4 teaspoon _allspice_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=161) 1/2 teaspoon _salt_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=359) 1 cup _walnuts_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=314) , chopped 1 cup _raisins_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=57) 3/4 cup _cherries_ (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=218) 2 tablespoons mincemeat 2 tablespoons Jack Daniels Whiskey In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and all-spice. Add the nuts to coat with flour. Set aside. In small bowl, soak raisins in Jack Daniels. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the Crisco; slowly add sugar and cream together until light and fluffy. To the heated applesauce, now add 3 teaspoons baking soda -- stir -- add to creamed mixture. Beat with mixer on medium until blended. Add eggs and beat well. Slowly add the dry flour, spice, and nut mixture, blending well. Add the soaked raisins, mincemeat, and cherries. Stir to incorporate all ingredients. Pour batter into greased and floured tube pan. Bake in preheated 300 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Ovens vary so please begin to check after 55 minutes.
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