Whole-Wheat Sourdough Applesauce Cake

Directions

Cream together the sugars, honey, butter, shortening and salt until light and fluffly.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Add starter, applesauce, vanilla and rum flavoring.

In another bowl, combine flours, spices, baking soda and baking powder.

Mix thoroughly with a wire whisk.

Fold into creamed mixture. Fold in chopped walnuts and raisins if using them.

Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan or use a bundt pan.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 75 to 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool in pan a few minutes before removing.