Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 eggs (unbeaten)
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. shortening, softened
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients into large bowl.
Add shortening, eggs and about half the applesauce; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add remaining applesauce, water and vanilla and beat about 1 minute longer.
Bake in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan in a moderate oven at 375\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.