1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. applesauce
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2-1 c. raisins

Whip the soda in the applesauce before adding it to the mixture. Mix shortening, sugar and spices. Add soda/applesauce mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup flour. Shake to coat washed and dried raisins in remaining 1/2 cup flour and add to mixture. Bake in greased and floured pan (9 x 13 inch) 25-30 minutes at 325-350 degrees. Frost with White Buttercream Frosting.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:

1/2 cube butter, melted
1 shake of salt
1 capful vanilla
Evaporated milk
1 lb. box powdered sugar

Melt butter and add powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. Gradually stir in small amounts of canned milk into powdered sugar until its the right consistency of frosting.