Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 1/2 c. sifted enriched flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves and allspice
1/2 c. water
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in egg and then applesauce.
Mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
Stir in alternately with water. Stir in walnuts.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch oblong cake pan.
Cool, then frost as desired.