Applesauce Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sweetened applesauce
1 egg
1/2 c. chopped raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Sift flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and spices into a large bowl.
Add shortening and applesauce.
Mix to dampen flour, then beat 2 minutes.
With electric mixer, use low to medium speed. Add remaining ingredients and beat 1 minute.
Pour batter into greased 8-inch square pan lined with wax paper.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 50 minutes.
Let stand about 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool and then frost.
Recipe can be doubled and baked in Bundt pan for a long time, if you choose!