Ingredients

  • 1 cup strained hot applesauce
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 2 cups pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove

Method

  • First sift flour, spices and soda.
  • Then cream the shortening, add sugar gradually and eggs well beaten.
  • Add flour and spices alternately with the applesauce and beat throughly until smooth.
  • Dust raisins and nuts lightly with flour and stir in last.
  • Bake in a shallow, well greased pan about an hour in a 325 degree oven.
  • Ice with your choice or icing or frosting.