Merry Christmas Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. applesauce
2 tsp. soda
3/4 c. vegetable shortening
3 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1 lb. raisins
1 large c. spiced candy drops, cut through center

Preparation

Stir soda into applesauce; set aside.
Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs.
Add applesauce; mix well.
Sift flour, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat well. Stir in raisins and walnuts.
Add spiced drops as desired.
Pour into greased 10-inch tube pan.
Bake in preheated oven at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours or until done.