2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. raisins (dusted with 1 teaspoon flour)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts, optional

Blend together in large bowl of mixer the sugar, applesauce, water, shortening, and eggs. When blended, and the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, salt, and baking powder. Mix well. By hand, fold in the raisins and nuts.

Pour into a greased and floured tube or Bundt pan.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 60 minutes, or until the cake tests done. Cool about 20 minutes before removing.

Makes 1 cake.