Gluten Free Applesauce Cake with Cherries and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Shortening, like Crisco or Earth Balance
• 1 Cup Sugar, or half as much agave nectar or honey
• 1 Extra Large Egg
• 1/2 Cup Applesauce, chunky or smooth
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1-1/2 Teaspoons Hot Water, approx.
• 1-1/2 Cups Gluten-free Flour Mix, like Bob’s Red Mill
• 1-1/2 Teaspoons Xanthan Gum
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder, gluten-free, like Rumsford
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
• 1 Teaspoon Allspice, ground
• 4 Ounces Maraschino Cherries, with Syrup (about a dozen cherries with syrup to cover — stems removed)
• 1/2 Cup Raisins, optional, plumped in hot water for 5-10 minutes, then drained
• 1/2 Cup Walnuts, optional, chopped

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