APPLESAUCE CAKE

1/2 c. shortening

1 1/2 c. applesauce

2 c. sifted plain flour

1 t. nutmeg

1/2 t. cloves

1 c. granulated sugar

1 c. raisins

1 t. cinnamon

2 t. soda

1/2 t. salt

Cream shortening and sugar.  Heat applesauce.  Add raisins to sugar mixture.  Cool.  Sift dry ingredients together and gradually beat into sugar mixture.  Add nuts.  Pour into 9 X 5 X 3 loaf pan.  Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour.  Turn out on rack to cool.

Ruth Cargile