1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. applesauce
2 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
Walnuts

Cream shortening thoroughly. Add sugar. Cream until light and fluffy. Stir in egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Dissolve soda in applesauce. Sift together flour, spices and salt. Add to batter alternately with applesauce. Pour batter into two greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pans. Decorate top with a row of walnut halves. Bake in moderate 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes.