1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. applesauce
2 c. raisins
2 c. nuts

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat. Add applesauce then dry ingredients. Add raisins and nuts. At Christmas time I also add maraschino cherries and dates to make a fruitcake. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. I have made this in a Bundt pan, in small loaf pans or in the bread loaf pans, depending on what I want it for, so cooking time varies.