Marshmallow Applesauce Cake, From Tamara

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Marshmallow Applesauce Cake, From Tamara



2 3/4 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves

1/4 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Ground Allspice

1/2 cup shortening

2 eggs

2 cups unsweetened applesauce

20 large marshmallows



Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Sift dry ingredients together. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together

shortening, eggs and applesauce. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Beat until smooth and well blended.



Pour batter into a greased and floured 13" X 9" cake pan. Press whole

marshmallows into the batter and to the bottom of the pan. The 20 marshmallows are placed four rows of five each.



During baking, the marshmallows will melt and rise to the top, making a frosting. Bake for about 50 minutes. Enjoy.