1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. unsweetened applesauce

Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together 3 times. Cream shortening with sugar until fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Add sifted dry ingredients in small amounts, beating well after each addition. Pour into greased pan and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 45 to 60 minutes. Makes 1 (8"x8") cake. Frost with Caramel Fudge Icing.

OPTIONAL: 1 cup seedless raisins and 1/2 cup nut meats, always dust with flour.