The frosting is creamy and very colorful. Plain yogurt can be substituted for sour cream. It's delicious with coffee as well as ice cream. My mother also made this recipe in a long loaf pan which I don't believe they make any more. This is an easy to make spice cake filled with the exciting flavors of dried apple, pecans, coconut and currants.
Apple butter serves as the icing.
Sheila Wadden Fruit cocktail, gelatin, wine, and cubes of sponge cake are combined, then topped with custard pudding and a whipped topping. The fruit layer of this dessert may be made a day or two ahead. Ibby Using fresh, ground, and candied ginger gives this gingerbread an extra rich flavor. A moist oil-based apple cake, redolent with cinnamon and nutmeg. Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with nuts.