1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. applesauce (sweetened for table use)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. hot water

Blend shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly in 1 operation. Add raisins and applesauce. Sift spices and salt with flour and add in several portions. Before the last of the flour is added, stir in the soda dissolved in hot water. Beat well, pour into a greased loaf or tube pan and bake about 1 hour at 350 degrees.

COFFEE CREAM ICING:

4 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
3 or 4 tbsp. hot coffee
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 c. powdered sugar

Blend butter, salt, cocoa and 1/2 cup sugar. Add alternately coffee and rest of sugar until a spreading consistency is reached.