2 c Ground oats* 1/2 c Shortening, soft
2/3 c Sugar 2 md Eggs
1 ts Salt 1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Baking Soda 1 c Applesauce, sweetened
2 ts Cinnamon, ground 1 c Raisins, optional
1/2 ts Nutmeg
Grind oats by running Quaker (or similar) either quick or regular
oatmeal in a blender or food processor (I use Quick Oatmeal!)
Combine ground oats, sugar, salt, soda, and spices in mixing bowl.
Add shortening, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 2 mins.
Stir in applesauce and raisins (optional).
Pour batter into greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated
moderate oven 350 degrees, 35-40 mins. Cool; cover pan and store one
day before serving. Makes one 8″ cake.
Taken from « The Quaker Oats Company Wheat, Milk and Egg Free
Receipes ». These date back to the 1950’s.
Yields
8 servings