1-1/3 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c . sugar
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sweetened applesauce
1 egg
1/2 tsp. chopped raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and spices into a large
bowl. Add shortening and applesauce. Mix to dampen flour, then
beat 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and beat one minute
with electric mixer. Pour into a greased 8-inch square pan lined
with wax paper. Bake. Let stand about 10 minutes. When done,
then remove from pan and cool.