Ingredients
1-3/4 cups applesauce1 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground clovesFROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
In a small saucepan, bring the applesauce to a slow boil. Stir in oats; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce mixture.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cake.
