1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 tsp. Sweet `N Low (8 packets)
1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. each cloves, allspice & ginger
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. raisins
1/3 c. chopped walnuts

Cream shortening until fluffy; beat egg and Sweet `N Low until lemon color; add to shortening and blend well. Sift together all dry ingredients; add to shortening mixture alternately with applesauce, blending well after each addition. Add vanilla; stir in raisins and nuts. Preheat oven to 375 degrees; line 2 small (tea size) cupcake pans with paper baking cups; pour batter in 2/3 full and bake 15-20 minutes. If cups are not used, grease the cupcake pans. Makes 20. 61 calories each.