2 tsp (10 mL) Robin Hood Original All Purpose Flour
1 cup (250 mL) packed, light brown sugar
2/3 cup (150 mL) Carnation® Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk
walnut halves, for garnish
PREP TIME
15m
COOK TIME
1h5m
TOTAL TIME
1h20m
YIELD 12 servings
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8½” or 9” (21 cm or 23 cm) spring form pan.
Cake: Beat shortening and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy in texture. Beat in egg.
Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a separate large bowl.
Stir into shortening mixture alternating with applesauce, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of applesauce.
Fold in raisins and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven about 60 to 65 minutes or until deep golden and a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 20 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
Caramel Icing: Melt shortening over low heat in saucepan. Stir in flour for 1 minute.
Whisk in sugar and evaporated milk, whisking until melted and smooth.
Bring to boil. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Let cool 5 minutes. Pour over cake letting excess drip down sides. Garnish with walnut halves.