2 1/2 c. flour
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. applesauce (hot)
3 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. melted shortening
2 eggs
1 box raisins
1 c. chopped English walnuts

Sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Set aside. To hot applesauce stir in soda, shortening, and eggs. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Mix well.

Bake in tube pan for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. Needs no frosting. A few maraschino cherries and nuts may be used to decorate top of cake.