1 1/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 c Applesauce
1/2 ts Baking soda 1/3 c Light molasses
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon 1/4 c Raisins
1/4 ts Salt 3/4 c Sifted powdered sugar
1/4 c Butter or margarine 4 ts Lemon juice
1 Egg; beaten
In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and
salt. Cut in butter or margarine till the mixture resembles coarse
crumbs.
In a small mixing bowl stir together egg, applesauce, and molasses;
stir into flour mixture just till moistened.
Stir in raisins. Turn into a greased and floured 8x8x2-inch baking
pan. Bake in a 350F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or till a wooden
toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 15
minutes. Remove from pan, if desired.
Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; spread over warm cake. Serve
warm or cool.
from Better Homes and Gardens “Super Snacks” “Sweet Somethings”
posted by Tiffany Hall-Graham
Yields
9 servings