1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. canned applesauce
2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 c. Sun-Maid seedless raisins
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar together thoroughly; beat in egg. Blend in applesauce. Resift flour with salt, soda, and baking powder. Blend into applesauce mixture. Stir in orange peel, raisins, and nuts.

Turn into greased loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool in pan. Frost as desired. Makes 1 loaf.