1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, dash of cloves
1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. applesauce
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg, beat until light and fluffy. Add applesauce, vanilla. Mix well. Add flour. Stir in raisins and nuts.

Spread in greased 8 inch square pan. Bake 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Frost with 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 tbsp. hot milk mixed together.