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Grandma's Wonderful Picnic Cake

Grandma's Wonderful Picnic Cake

Cost $12, save $18

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  • 35 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🛢 1 cup vegetable oil
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups applesauce

  • Mix-ins

    • 1½ cups chopped walnuts, divided
    • ½ cup raisins
    • 🍫 1 cup chocolate chips
    • ½ cup brown sugar

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2

Whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, white sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cloves in a medium bowl until well mixed.

3

In a large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil and eggs until creamy. Mix in the applesauce until well combined.

4

Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and the raisins.

5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

6

Mix the topping: Combine the remaining 1 cup of walnuts, chocolate chips, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Spread this mixture over the batter evenly.

7

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

269

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 30
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 Toasting the walnuts before incorporating them can deepen their flavor.Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.