Applesauce Loaf Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, well beaten
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening

Preparation

Mix and sift together flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ground cloves, salt and soda.
Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually; continue beating until light and fluffy.
Add egg. Beat well.
Stir in applesauce.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched with fingertips.
Cool in pan 5 minutes.
Remove from pan and cool on rack.
Top with lemon flavored frosting or sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
Excellent warm or cold.