Dried Apple Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. unsweetened dried apples, cooked (more if desired)
4 tsp. soda
1 c. shortening
1 c. jam
4 c. sifted flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. grape juice

Preparation

Mix as you would a fruit cake.
Add more flour if needed. Bake in 3 layers at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Use caramel icing.