Sourdough Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup active starter
1/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1 cup unbleached flour
1 cup applesauce (Homemade IfPos.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 large egg, Well Beaten

Preparation

Mix together the starter, milk, flour, and applesauce, and let stand in a covered bowl in a warm place.
Cream together the sugars and butter.
Add the beaten egg and mix well.
Add spices.
You may also add a half cup of raisins or chopped nuts, or a mixture of the two.
Beat by hand until well mixed and no lumps reamian.
Bake at 350 degrees F for half to three quarters of an hour.
Test for doneness with a knife when half an hour is up.
Allow to cool until cold before cutting and serving.