APPLESAUCE CAKE IN A JAR 
2/3 c. shortening
2 2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. applesauce
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 c. chopped nuts

Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, applesauce and water. Sift flour, powder, soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon and add to sugar mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour into well greased pint or pint and 1/2 jars with wide mouth and no neck. Fill half full and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove one jar at a time, wipe edge clean, put on lid and screw tight. Jar will seal as cake cools. Store in cupboard.

 

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