Applesauce Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

1 1/3 C all purpose flour
1/2 C b. sugar
1/2 C butter
1/4 C chopped nuts
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
2 beaten eggs
1 C applesauce or apple butter
1 t vanilla
1/2 C raisin (optional)

1. In a bowl combine 3/4 C flour and the sugar: cut in margarine. For topping remove 1/2C crumb mixture; stir in nuts and cinnamon. Set aside.

2. To remaining crumb mixture add remaining flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

3. Add eggs, applesauce or apple butter and vanilla; beat till well blended. If desired stir in raisins.

4. Pour into 9x9x2 inch greased baking pan. Sprinkle topping on batter.

5. Bake in 375 F oven for 30-35 mins or till toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

6. Serve warm.