Applesauce Coffee Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 beaten eggs
1 c. applesauce or apple butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl combine 3/4 cup flour and the sugar; cut in margarine.
For topping, remove 1/2 cup crumb mixture; stir in nuts and cinnamon.
Set aside.
To remaining crumb mixture add remaining flour, baking powder and baking soda.
Add eggs, applesauce or apple butter and vanilla; beat until well blended.
If desired, stir in raisins.
Pour into a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Sprinkle topping on batter.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Serve warm.