Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. cake flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. tart applesauce
1 c. seedless raisins

Preparation

Mix first 6 ingredients and sift 3 times.
With large spoon, cream shortening and mix sugar evenly.
Add eggs and beat until airy; stir in applesauce lightly.
Add flour mixture in three stages, beating thoroughly each time.
Add raisins, being careful not to let them bunch at bottom.
Empty into greased square pan (about 8-inch square) and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Cake attains best flavor if not eaten for a day or so.
Wax paper or tight bread box will keep it moist.