Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. applesauce
2 eggs (unbeaten)
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. raisins
English or black walnuts and maraschino cherries

Preparation

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.
Add shortening and applesauce.
Mix together for 2 minutes.
Add eggs; beat 2 more minutes.
Stir in raisins and chopped nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Top with English or black walnuts and maraschino cherries.
(Maraschino cherries may be added to batter.)