1/4 c. soft shortening
2 c. sugar
1 very lg. egg
1 1/2 c. applesauce
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins (more if desired)

Cream together shortening, sugar and egg, add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. We ask Grammie to please leave out the nuts when she is baking for us, but she never forgets to frost with the following frosting.