These ladies were young, “Junior” members of the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter of the DAR when “Missouri Juniors DARing to Cook Book!” was published about 50 years ago. In honor of America’s 250th, each week leading up to July 4 we will publish one of their recipes and one of the quotes sprinkled among the pages of the book. Enjoy! ——— CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE Janice Parris, Lafayette-Lexington Chapter DAR

½ c. butter

1 ¾ c. sugar

2 beaten eggs

1 (No. 303) can applesauce (about 16 oz.)

2 c. flour

3 Tablespoons cocoa

1 ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. cinnamon

1 c. chocolate chips ½ c. chopped nuts

6 Tablespoons sugar Cream butter with 1 ¾ cups sugar. Add beaten eggs, applesauce, flour, cocoa, soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix and pour into

13 x 9 inch pan which has been greased and floured. Sprinkle chocolate chips, nuts, and 6 tablespoons sugar over top of cake. Bake at 350⁰ for 35 to 40 minutes. Quote:

When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.