Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. applesauce
  • 1/2 c. chopped raisins
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 2 tsp. flour

Method

  • Sift together 1 1/3 cups flour, baking soda and salt. Add cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Cream together shortening and sugar; add egg and beat well. Add flour mixture alternately with 1 cup applesauce, beginning with flour and ending with flour. Mix raisins and nuts with 2 teaspoons flour; fold into batter. Bake at 350° about 45 minutes in a 9 x 9 x 1 1/2-inch greased pan.