Mom's Applesauce Cake

Brings back memories of growing up. My mom use to make this one.
4 c flour
4 tsp soda
1 1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
2+ tbsp cocoa ( add more if you want a more chocolatey taste)
1 c oil
2 c sugar
3 c applesauce
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c walnuts (optional)
combine oil and sugar. Add applesauce then dry ingredients, finally raisins and nuts. Pour in greased 9x13. Bake 400 for 15 min, then turn down to 375 for 15 minutes.

Rhubarb Cake

Only those with the very finest of taste buds can taste the Rhubarb and dislike this cake. I made this once when my brother came over and he has a definite dislike for Rhubarb, after the second piece I fessed up and was impressed.
Topping: make first and refrigerate until needed.
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. margarine
1 tsp cinnamon
Mix until crumbly
Cake:
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. margarine
1 tsp soda
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1 c buttermilk or sour milk
2 c chopped rhubarb (make be cooked)
1 tsp vanilla
Cream together sugar and margarine. Add rhubarb, egg and beat until smooth. Add buttermilk and vanilla. combine flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, fold in rhubarb. Pour into greased, well floured 9x13 pan. Sprinkle topping over cake batter. Bake 35-45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Red Velvet Cake (egg free)

This is one of my favorite cakes, especially to make. It requires no eggs, and you don't have to dirty a mixer and beaters unless you really want to. It is a bit on the heavy side, but that's why I love it.

3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1/3 c. cocoa
Stir above ingredients well then add:
2 c. cold water
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp vinegar
Stir and add:
3/4 c. vegetable oil (I have been know to use part applesauce)
1 oz red food coloring (save a few drops for the frosting)
Pour into a greased 9x13 cake pan. Bake at 350 for 35 min.

Frosting:
5 tbsp flour 1 c. milk
Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Let cool
Cream:
1 c. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
several drops of food coloring
Add flour mixture one tbsp at a time, mixing well between. Beat until fluffy.