Caramel-Topped Applesauce Cake(12 Servings)

• 1 (11 oz.) pkg. raisins (2 c.)
• water
• 1 c. finely chopped black walnuts or pecans (8 oz.)
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c. butter or margarine
• 2 c. sugar
• 2 c. applesauce
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1. Place the raisins in a saucepan.
2. Add enough water to cover. Bring to boiling.
3. Remove from heat; let stand until cool.
4. Drain off the water.
5. Toss the nuts with the 2 tablespoons flour; set aside.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter or margarine for 30 seconds.
7. Add the sugar; beat until well combined.
8. Beat in applesauce.
9. In another bowl, combine the 2 1/2 cups flour with cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg.
10. Add to beaten mixture, beating until just combined.
11. Stir in the raisins and nuts.
12. Turn batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
13. Bake in a 350u0b0 oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until done.
14. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes.
15. Remove from pan; let cool.
16. Prepare the Caramel Frosting; spoon over cake.

raisins, water, black walnuts, flour, butter, sugar, applesauce, flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, ground nutmeg

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=480983 (may not work)