Grandma'S Applesauce Cake
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "4 c. flour", "2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)", "3/4 tsp. nutmeg (ground)", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "2 c. applesauce", "1 1/2 c. raisins", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Mix shortening, sugar and eggs until fluffy; add dry ingredients and mix well.", "Mix in applesauce; stir in raisins and nuts.", "Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.", "Bake approximately 1 hour at 350\u00b0.", "When cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost with white frosting."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "soda", "salt", "nutmeg", "cinnamon", "applesauce", "raisins", "nuts"]