Caramel-Topped Applesauce Cake(12 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 oz.) pkg. raisins (2 c.)
water
1 c. finely chopped black walnuts or pecans (8 oz.)
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. sugar
2 c. applesauce
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preparation

Place the raisins in a saucepan.
Add enough water to cover. Bring to boiling.
Remove from heat; let stand until cool.
Drain off the water.
Toss the nuts with the 2 tablespoons flour; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter or margarine for 30 seconds.
Add the sugar; beat until well combined.
Beat in applesauce.
In another bowl, combine the 2 1/2 cups flour with cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg.
Add to beaten mixture, beating until just combined.
Stir in the raisins and nuts.
Turn batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until done.
Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes.
Remove from pan; let cool.
Prepare the Caramel Frosting; spoon over cake.