Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 lb. raisins
3 c. cooked apples (dried)
1 c. flour
4 c. pecans
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. each; nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice

Preparation

Cream shortening, gradually adding sugar.
Beat on medium speed about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add 1 cup flour sifted with spices.
Mix dried apples with the soda added to them and sweetened with a small amount of sugar.
Stir in raisins (cut up, if preferred). Add pecans and pour in tube pan.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or until done.