Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. cold applesauce
3/4 c. raisins or dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 c. plain sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.
Beat at high speed for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Add applesauce, raisins and nuts.
Sift dry ingredients together; add to mixture.
Beat at medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes.
Pour into greased and floured pans (8 x 9-inch).
Bake 55 minutes at 350\u00b0.