Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c plain flour
2 c sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 c soft shortening
1/2 c water
1 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1 c raisins, cut up

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour two 9-inch layer pans or one 13x9 in pan.
Blend dry ingredients in bowl.
Add shortening, water, and applesauce.
Beat 2 min, medium speed with mixer. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly.
Add eggs.
Beat 2 more min., scraping bowl frequently.
Stir in walnuts and raisings. Bake layers 35 to 40 min and 13x9 pan 45 to 50 min.
Cool.
Frost with Easy Penuche Frosting.