Grandma's Wonderful Picnic Cake
A vintage recipe for Grandma's wonderful applesauce and raisin picnic cake makes a moist and gently spiced sheet cake with a chocolate and walnut topping.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk flour, white sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cloves together in a bowl until well combined; set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat oil and eggs together in a large bowl until creamy; stir in applesauce until well combined. Add flour mixture; stir until batter is smooth. Fold in ยฝ cup walnuts and raisins until incorporated; pour into the prepared baking dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine remaining 1 cup walnuts, chocolate chips, and brown sugar in a small bowl; spread over batter.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)