Johnny Appleseed Cake

This cake has been a family favorite since I found it in the first cookbook I ever bought.  I have done a little modifying from the original, but it only made it better.  And, thanks, Carolyn, for experimenting with the brown sugar!

Johnny Appleseed Cake

½ c. butter, melted

1 ¾ c. applesauce

2 c. flour

1 c. white sugar    (or use 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 Tbsp white sugar)    

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp cloves

Preheat oven to 350º F.  Put all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.  Pour into a greased 9 inch pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. 

If you double this recipe (which I frequently do) let it bake for 40-45 minutes and use a 9 x 13 pan.