"Down East" Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. Karo syrup
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. dates
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nut meats
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. applesauce

Preparation

Cream shortening and butter; stir in syrup.
Add the egg and beat well.
Put dates, raisin and nuts through food grinder.
Add to first mixture.
Sift dry ingredients together and combine with the mixture.
Blend in applesauce.
Bake in an 8 x 12-inch pan at 325\u00b0 for 25 to 40 minutes.