Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice and nutmeg
1 c. sweetened applesauce
1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown or white sugar
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts
2 Tbsp. hot water (added last)

Preparation

Sift all dry ingredients.
Cream butter and sugar.
Add egg; beat well, then add nuts, raisins and applesauce.
Mix into dry ingredients, leaving a little flour to add last.
Add 2 tablespoons hot water and remainder of flour.
Bake in a 325\u00b0 oven in loaf pans or 9 x 13-inch greased pan for approximately 35 to 45 minutes.