Chocolate Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 1/2 tsp. soda
2 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. chopped dates
3/4 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
3/4 c. nuts, chopped fine

Preparation

Blend shortening, sugar, spices and cocoa. Cream well. Add eggs, beating well after each addition. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over fruit. Add flour with soda alternately with applesauce, beating until smooth.
Last add the nuts and raisins to batter. Bake in angel food pan or 10 x 10-inch loaf pan for 55 to 60 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Very moist and does not need icing.