My condolences to you and your family Yvonne and I'm sorry you can't all be there in person tomorrow. I hope your husband's grandmother would have approved of the cake. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by to rate/comment on the recipe. It's much appreciated!

It might be ok but I haven't tested it that way so I can't say for sure. As for quantities I wouldn't like to say as it's not something I've tried. Probably about the same. Maybe a little less?

can i replace
applesauce with youghurt? if so ,how much?

Awesome Ruth. I hope you enjoy it!

It's in the oven now, and smells SO GOOD!!

Can't wait to eat it!

Hi John. Sorry you are having issues with it. It's a cake that I make frequently myself and until your comment it's never had any negative feedback. Funnily enough someone shared a pic of it after they made it on Instagram today and it looked perfect and they loved it. Are you absolutely sure you are following the recipe exactly? If you do there is no reason it would not work. There is so much acid in it (from the lime juice and vinegar), that it really can't fail to react with the baking soda and cause bubbles and rise. Have you definitely added baking soda AND baking powder each time at the quantity stated, and tested them to make sure they are actually working? Sometimes if they have been open for a while or if they are past their use by date, they don't work well. Also it is very important with this cake to get it in the oven as soon as you have mixed everything together and before the baking soda/acid reaction finishes.