1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sweetened applesauce
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. walnuts

Cream shortening and add sugar gradually. Add eggs one at a time and beat after each well. Add flour to raisins and nuts. To other half flour add spices, salt, and soda. Then add applesauce, alternately. Add flavoring, raisins and nuts.

Bake in tube pan at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours or longer. Or bake in sheet pan at 350°F for about 45 minutes.