Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. powdered cloves
1 c. seedless raisins, chopped
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 c. sweetened fresh or canned applesauce

Preparation

Work the shortening with the back of a spoon until fluffy and creamy.
Gradually add sugar while continuing to work with a spoon until light.
Add the egg; sift together the next 5 ingredients and combine with raisins and nuts.
Heat applesauce to boiling point.
Add gradually to sugar and flour mixture.
Turn into about a 9 x 5 x 3-inch greased loaf pan.
Bake in a moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.