Ingredients

1/4 C. butter, softened
3 large eggs
1/2 C. unsweetened apple juice
1/2 C. unsweetened applesauce
2 C. unbleached white flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 C. raisins (optional)
1 fresh apple, washed, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
unsweetened applesauce, warmed over medium heat (topping)

Cooking Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, beat together until creamy butter, eggs, apple juice, and applesauce. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Beat well. Stir in raisins, if desired. Oil and flour an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom of pan 1 layer deep with thinly sliced apple. Spoon batter over apples and smooth top. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes, or until well browned. Invert onto a wire rack to cool, apple side up. Serve apple side up on individual dessert plates and spoon warm applesauce over each portion.

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