Applesauce Cake
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 c. thick, unsweetened applesauce", "2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/4 tsp. powdered nutmeg", "1 tsp. powdered cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. powdered cloves", "1 c. dried currants, soaked and drained"]
["Start oven at moderate (350\u00b0).", "Grease 8-inch square baking pan.", "Line with waxed paper.", "Grease paper.", "Cream shortening and sugar together in mixing bowl until light and fluffy.", "Add eggs and beat well.", "Add applesauce and mix.", "Sift dry ingredients together.", "Beat into batter until smoothly combined.", "Add currants.", "Pour into prepared pan.", "Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until done.", "Let cool in pan.", "Makes 8 or more servings.", "A good brunch cake."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "unsweetened applesauce", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "soda", "powdered nutmeg", "powdered cinnamon", "powdered cloves"]