Recipe: Black Walnut Applesauce Cake and Creamy Cheesy Frosting

Hi Teresa:
Here is another plus a good frosting. )

BLACK WALNUT APPLESAUCE CAKE

2 Cups All-purpose Flour.
1 1/2 Cups Sugar.
1 1/2 Tbs Baking Soda.
1 Tsp ea Ground Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg and Cloves.
1 Tsp Salt.
1/2 Cup Shortening.
2 Cups Applesauce.
2 Lg Eggs, lightly beaten.
1/2 Cup Black Walnuts, chopped.
1 Cup Raisins.
2 Tbs Brown Sugar.INSTRUCTIONS:

Pre-heat oven to 350

In a mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients.

Add the Shortening, applesauce and eggs beat until well blended.

Stir in the black walnuts and raisins.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan.

Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.

Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until done with toothpick test.ENJOY! j--------------------------------------------------------------
CONNIE S CREAMY CHEEZY FROSTING

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 Cup Butter (melted)
8oz Pkg Cream Cheese (soft at room temperature)
16oz Box Confectioner's Sugar.
2 Tsp Lemon Juice.INSTRUCTIONS:

Cream the butter and cheese together.

Add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beat until smooth.

Spread between the layers and on the cake. ENJOY!