Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 c. applesauce
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Sift together the first 6 ingredients.
Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and beat until light and fluffy.
Blend in applesauce.
Add dry ingredients.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes.