Applesauce Cake

 2 C sugar

2 eggs

2/3 C shortening

3 C Applesauce

4 C flour

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cloves

1 tsp salt

1 tsp allspice

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

Cream together sugar, eggs, and shortening. Mix in applesauce. In a separate bowl mix together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, cloves, salt, allspice and baking soda. Mix the dry ingredients in with the wet ingredients a bit at a time. Pour in to greased sheet cake pan and bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting. 

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

I made this for a summer barbecue and it turned out great. It doesn’t make a whole lot so I think I will double it next time. 

Mix together in a large bowl:

5-6 cups chopped broccoli

1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 C crumbled bacon

1/2 C sunflower seeds, shelled and salted

2/3 C craisins

1/3 C red onion, finely diced

Dressing:  Mix well and stir into the salad mixture

3/4 C Mayo

1/4 C sour crea,

1 1/2 TBSP white wine vinegar

3 TBSP sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Refrigerate if not serving immediately. 

PREPARATION

STEP 1

Combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and onion in a large bowl.

In a separate, small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.

Pour dressing over broccoli combination and toss or stir well.

Serve. Keep refrigerated if not consuming right away.