Applesauce Cake
["1 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. ground cloves", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 c. applesauce", "1 Tbsp. flour", "1 c. raisins (optional)", "1 c. pecans (optional)", "1 c. crushed walnuts (optional)"]
["Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves together. In a separate bowl, cream sugar and shortening together until fluffy.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each.", "Add the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce, beating it very well after each addition.", "Combine raisins, pecans, walnuts and 1 tablespoon flour.", "Stir into the butter slowly.", "Pour batter into a 9-inch greased square pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 55 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed.", "Cool, then serve."]
["flour", "baking soda", "ground cinnamon", "salt", "ground cloves", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "applesauce", "flour", "raisins", "pecans", "walnuts"]