Applesauce Or Jam Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. thick sweetened applesauce or jam
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1/4 c. sour milk
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and applesauce.
Beat thoroughly.
Sift flour; measure and sift with baking soda, salt and spices.
Add alternately with milk to first mixture.
Beat thoroughly and pour into well-oiled loaf pan.
Bake in a moderate 375\u00b0 oven about 45 minutes.