Grandma'S Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
3/4 tsp. nutmeg (ground)
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. applesauce
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar and eggs until fluffy; add dry ingredients and mix well.
Mix in applesauce; stir in raisins and nuts.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake approximately 1 hour at 350\u00b0.
When cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost with white frosting.