Carolina Christmas Cake
["1 1/2 c. applesauce", "2 c. sugar", "2 1/2 c. sifted plain flour", "1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, cloves and allspice", "1 c. raisins", "1 c. walnuts", "1/2 c. boiling water", "1/4 to 1/2 c. candied fruit", "1 egg", "1 c. shortening", "2 1/2 tsp. soda", "1/4 tsp. salt", "candied pineapple rings, cherries and pecan halves to decorate top"]
["Cream shortening.", "Add sugar gradually.", "Add well beaten egg and applesauce (Use a little of the flour to dredge fruit and nuts).", "Sift remaining flour mixture alternately with the water to the creamed mixture.", "Add flour, raisins and nuts."]
["applesauce", "sugar", "flour", "cinnamon", "raisins", "walnuts", "boiling water", "candied fruit", "egg", "shortening", "soda", "salt", "candied pineapple"]