Ingredients

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

Method

  • Sift together dry ingredients.
  • Add raisins, nuts, melted butter and applesauce.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Pour into greased, floured 9 x 9 x 2-inch or 11 3/4 x 7 1/2-inch cake pan. Bake in moderate oven - 350° for 45-50 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Can spread with confectioner's sugar butter icing, sprinkle with orange rind, decorate with whole walnut meats, or good plain!