Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 c. applesauce
2 eggs, unbeaten
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine raisins and boiling water; set aside.
In mixing bowl beat shortening, sugar, salt, spices and eggs until creamy, smooth and fluffy.
Scrape bowl often.
Blend in applesauce, then flour and walnuts.
Stir soda into undrained raisins.
Add to batter and mix well.
Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven 40 to 45 minutes or until cake tests done.