Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. milk
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
10x sugar (optional; to sprinkle on top)
15 oz. jar applesauce
2/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch pan. In a large bowl measure all ingredients, except raisins, walnuts and 10x sugar.
With mixer on low, beat until well mixed, constantly scraping bowl with spatula.
Beat at high speed 3 minutes.
If you like, stir in raisins and nuts.
Pour in pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan on wire rack and then sprinkle with 10x sugar, if you desire.