1/2 c. softened shortening
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 tbsp. hot water
1 c. applesauce
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts (black walnuts are fine)
2 c. flour
2/3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 eggs

Cream together the sugar and shortening. Add eggs. Add soda dissolved in hot water, add to apples while still foaming. Add raisins. Fold in dry ingredients. Bake in moderate (350 degree) oven for 30 minutes.

If you want a good fruit cake you may add chopped candied fruit to mixture.