Gma T's: Spicy Applesauce Cake

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away April 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her recipes onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

*typed out on a small index card - front and back  

Ingredients:

2 cups flour (all purpose)
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tbsp baking cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp each: cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt and cloves
1/2 c shortening
2 cups applesauce
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1 c raisins

Topping:

1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped walnuts
2 tbsp brown sugar

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add shortening, applesauce and eggs - beat until well mixed.
Stir in chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins. Pour into greased casserole dish (9x13).
Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 350* for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done.
Yields: 20-24 servings

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
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