2 1/2 c. flour
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. shortening
1 (15 oz.) can applesauce (1 3/4 c.)
3 eggs
1 c. seedless raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9x13x2 inch pan. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. In large bowl, combine shortening and applesauce; beat 1 minute at low speed. Add eggs; beat.

Combine flour mixture with shortening mixture; beat 2 minutes. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Turn batter into prepared pan. Bake 45 minutes.

When cool, sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

NOTE: Great recipe for cupcakes.