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Norwegian Applesauce-Breadcrumb Cake

Adapted from the Stony Run, Baltimore FriendsSchool Family Cookbook, 1982.

2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
16 ounces unsweetened applesauce (1¾ cups)
1¼ cups dry bread crumbs
½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
6 tablespoons current jelly (or any kind)

Preheat oven to 450F.  Mix sugar, vanilla, and applesauce.  Butter a cake pan and alternate applesauce and breadcrumbs, ending with crumbs.  Pour melted butter over this mixture.  Bake 25-30 minutes.  Serve hot, topped with whipped cream and a tablespoon of jelly for each slice.  Serves 6.

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