1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. thick applesauce
1/2 c. chopped raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Sift together flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add alternately with applesauce to creamed mixture. Add raisins and nuts. Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake in moderate oven at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

BROILED COCONUT FROSTING:

6 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. cream or milk
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 c. coconut
Vanilla and walnuts if you like

Spread on warm cake. Put under broiler in the oven and brown.