Applesauce Cake

  • 2½ cups flour
  • 1½ cup sugar
  • ¼ tsp. baking powder
  • 1½ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¾ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. cloves
  • ½ tsp. allspice
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup nuts chopped
  • 1½ cup applesauce
  • 1 large or 2 small eggs
  • 1 cup raisins

    Sift into bowl, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Add shortening, water, nuts, and raisins. Beat about two minutes. Add applesauce and egg, beat about two minutes longer. Pour into 9 X 13" baking pan (greased and floured), and spread evenly. Bake 45 to 50 minutes at 350-degrees.