Applesauce Cake A La Mode - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. each: allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 1/2 c. thick applesauce
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. dates, cut in small pieces
3/4 c. walnuts, cut and toasted

Preparation

Sift flour, sugar, soda, baking powder, salt and spices into mixing bowl.
Add shortening and applesauce; beat 2 minutes.
Add eggs; beat 2 minutes more.
Blend in fruits and nuts.
Bake in greased 8 x 12 x 2-inch pan in 350\u00b0 oven for 55 to 60 minutes.