Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. melted butter
1 (1 lb.) can applesauce

Preparation

Sift together dry ingredients.
Add raisins, chopped walnuts, melted butter and applesauce.
Beat until well blended.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 9 x 2-inch or 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch pan or Bundt pan.
Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool.
Spread with confectioners sugar butter icing and sprinkle with shredded orange rind.
Decorate with whole walnuts, optional (no need to put frosting on or orange rind).
Can use oleo or Mazola instead of butter.