2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
2 c. applesauce
2/3 c. water
4 eggs
2/3 c. nuts (optional)
3 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar; add applesauce, water and eggs; mix well. Mix dry ingredients in another bowl and add to first mixture. Add nuts (or raisins) if desired. Spray wide mouth pint jars with Pam and fill about 1/2 full. This will fill 6 to 8 jars. Bake at 325 degrees exactly 45 minutes. Remove jars one at a time and quickly screw the lid on each jar. Let set until ready to eat. When you use canning jar lids this cake has a shelf life of a year. A great gift idea!