Easy Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup thick applesauce
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour a 13x9x2-inch cake pan.
Combine all ingredients, adding the nuts last and stir until well blended.
Pour into prepared cake pan.
Bake 45-50 minutes.