Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon clove
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1/2 cup Crisco shortening (butter or plain)
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup white sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 cup water
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup walnuts, chopped
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confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
- In a large bowl cream together the shortening and brown sugar and white sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add in the eggs to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Add in the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce and water.
- Stir in raisins and nuts.
- Pour into prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cake tests done.
- Cool, dust with confectioners' sugar or serve topped with whipped cream.
- Delicious!