Applesauce Squares

• 1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 c. sweetened applesauce
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. chopped raisins
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts

1. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and spices into a large bowl.
2. Add shortening and applesauce.
3. Mix to dampen flour, then beat 2 minutes.
4. With electric mixer, use low to medium speed. Add remaining ingredients and beat 1 minute.
5. Pour batter into greased 8-inch square pan lined with wax paper.
6. Bake at 375u0b0 for about 50 minutes.
7. Let stand about 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool and then frost.
8. Recipe can be doubled and baked in Bundt pan for a long time, if you choose!

cake flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, shortening, sweetened applesauce, egg, raisins, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=561434 (may not work)