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                          Applesauce Carrot Cake

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        -----CAKE-----
   2      cups          All-purpose flour
   1      cup           Sugar
   1      teaspoon      Baking soda
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/8  teaspoon      Ground allspice
   1      cup           Applesauce
     1/2  cup           Butter or margarine -- softened
   2      each          Eggs
   1 1/2  cups          Grated carrots
   1      cup           Chopped walnuts
                        -----FROSTING-----
   3      ounces        Cream cheese -- softened
   2      cups          Sifted confectioners' sugar
   2      tablespoons   (to 3) Applesauce

Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and spices in large mixer bowl. 
Add applesauce and butter; beat 2 minutes at medium speed,
 scraping bowl and beaters occasionally.  Add eggs; beat 2 minutes.
Stir in carrots and nuts.  Pour into greased and floured 9-inch square pan. 
 Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes, until
 wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. 
 Cool; frost with
 CREAMY APPLE FROSTING: 
 Beat cream cheese. Beat in sugar and applesauce until smooth.



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