1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 can applesauce
2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in a little hot water
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
2 c. flour
1 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream sugar and shortening, beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients, add baking soda mixture to egg batter. Combine applesauce and flour with batter until smooth. Fold in raisins. Bake in 9 inch saucepan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with sauce after pricking top of cake with fork.

SAUCE FOR APPLESAUCE CAKE:

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Combine sugar and butter in a saucepan. Add baking soda, buttermilk. Bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute and pour over cake while hot.