Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. canned applesauce
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 c. raisins (optional)
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. water
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour baking pan, 13 x 9-inch, or 2 round, or paper-lined cupcake tins.
Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat 3 minutes on high speed.
Pour into pan(s). Bake oblong pan 60 to 65 minutes and layers for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool and frost.