Applesauce Cake
["1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "1 large egg", "1 1/2 c. thick applesauce", "2 tsp. soda", "2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. allspice", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. finely chopped dates or raisins"]
["Cream shortening and sugar together.", "Add egg and blend in applesauce.", "Sift together several times the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.", "Dissolve soda in 1/2 cup boiling water and add to dry ingredients.", "Mix all ingredients together well and pour into a long cake pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 or 40 minutes.", "Does not need to be iced.", "Will stay moist and fresh as long as there is a piece left."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "thick applesauce", "soda", "flour", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves", "allspice", "nuts", "dates"]