1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. applesauce
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tbsp. flour

Sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves.

Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition. Combine raisins, pecans and 1 tablespoon flour. Stir into batter. Pour batter into greased 9 inch square baking pan.

Bake in 350 degree oven 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Makes 9 servings.