Posted by FootsieBear

Source: Gloria Pitzer Copycat Cookbook

1 cup Herman
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Exactly as listed, beat all ingredients, adding each ingredient 1 at a time and beating 30 seconds after each addition. Beat 4 minutes after last addition. Pour into greased 9-inch square baking dish. Let batter "rest" 15 minutes uncovered then bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or till wooden pick tests done. Cool 30 minutes and frost with Thin Vanilla Glaze.

Date Nut Cake
Use Applesauce Spice Batter above but stir into batter, 1 cup well chopped dates, moistened first and lightly floured, along with 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans. Bake as otherwise directed in that recipe.