2 c Ground oats* 1/2 c Shortening, soft
2/3 c Sugar 2 md Eggs
1 ts Salt 1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Baking Soda 1 c Applesauce, sweetened
2 ts Cinnamon, ground 1 c Raisins, optional
1/2 ts Nutmeg
Grind oats by running Quaker (or similar) either quick or regular
oatmeal in a blender or food processor (I use Quick Oatmeal!)
Combine ground oats, sugar, salt, soda, and spices in mixing bowl.
Add shortening, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 2 mins.
Stir in applesauce and raisins (optional).
Pour batter into greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated
moderate oven 350 degrees, 35-40 mins. Cool; cover pan and store one
day before serving. Makes one 8″ cake.
Taken from “The Quaker Oats Company Wheat, Milk and Egg Free
Receipes”. These date back to the 1950’s.
Yields
8 servings