Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake

Directions

1. Sift the cake flour, baking soda, baking pwdr, salt, and spices together into a bowl and set aside. Cream the shortening and brown sugar together, in a large mixing bowl, till light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set on medium speed. Add in the Large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce and the water, blending well with the mixer set on low speed. Stir in the raisins and nuts. Pour the batter into a greased 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 Degree F. oven for 45 min or possibly till a cake tester or possibly wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cold, till cool to the touch, in the pan on a wire rack. Dust the cake with Confectioners' sugar.