Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 2 2/3 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 c. water
  • 3 c. peeled apples, finely grated
  • 2/3 c. raisins (optional)
  • 2/3 c. chopped nuts

Method

  • Mix ingredients together in the order given. Sterilize 7 to 9 wide-mouth pint jars and lids. Grease jars with shortening. Fill jars half full. Bake on middle rack in oven for 45 minutes at 325°. As soon as the cakes are done, remove jars one at a time from oven. Wipe rim of jars clean with a damp cloth and put on the hot sterile lid. Screw down the bands and let cool. DO NOT USE SMALL-MOUTH JARS. DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER INGREDIENTS. As cake cools, it will pull away from the sides of the jars. SHELF LIFE IS ONE YEAR.