Gold and Silver Applesauce Layer Cake

By

maddhatterr

1 cup applesauce
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, separated
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/3 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream applesauce and 1 cup sugar; add egg yolks, mixing well. Combine 2 cups flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Add flour mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk to creamed mixture. Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until done. Cool.
Cream 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Combine 2 cups flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk. Beat egg whites, and fold into batter. Stir in flavoring. Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool.
Spread your choice of frosting between layers, alternating yellow and white layers. Frost outside of cake.
Hope this helps, and Happy Holidays, Julie