2 c Ground oats*
2/3 c Sugar
1 ts Salt
1 ts Baking Soda
2 ts Cinnamon, ground
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 c Shortening, soft
2 md Eggs
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Applesauce, sweetened
1 c Raisins, optional
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