Applesauce Cake
["2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed", "1 egg", "1 c. applesauce", "3/4 c. raisins", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Sift together the first 6 ingredients.", "Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and beat until light and fluffy.", "Blend in applesauce.", "Add dry ingredients.", "Stir in raisins and nuts.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes."]
["flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves", "nutmeg", "shortening", "brown sugar", "egg", "applesauce", "raisins", "nuts"]