*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Applesauce-Spice Pound Cake

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Butter -- softened
   1 1/2  cups          Brown sugar -- firmly packed
   1 1/2  cups          Sugar
   5      large         Eggs
   1 1/2  cups          Applesauce
   2      teaspoons     Baking soda
   3      cups          All-purpose flour -- divided
   1      teaspoon      Ground cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      Ground nutmeg
     1/2  teaspoon      Ground cloves
     1/2  teaspoon      Ground allspice
   1 1/2  cups          Raisins
   1      cup           Pecans -- chopped

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy. 
 Gradually add sugars, beating at medium speed 5 to 7 minutes. 
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.

 Combine applesauce and baking soda; set aside.

 Combine 2 3/4 cups flour and spices; add to butter mixture alternately with
 applesauce mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
 Mix at low speed just until blended after each addition.

 Combine remaining 1/4 cup flour, raisins, and pecans; fold into batter.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan.

 Bake at 325F for 1 hour and 15-20 minutes or until a wooden pick 
inserted in center comes out clean.  
Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan,
 and let cool completely on a wire rack.

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