1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. thick unsweetened applesauce
2 1/2 c. sifted enriched flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. water
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, then add applesauce. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices. Stir dry ingredients into mixture alternating with the water. Stir in the walnuts. Bake 45 minutes in greased and floured oblong cake pan, 13"x9". Cool on a rack. Frost if you desire.