Wedding Applesauce Cake

Mix together in large mixing bowl:

2½    cups  flour 

2       cups  sugar

½      cup  shortening

1½    cup applesauce

½      cup  water

1 ½    tsp.  salt

1 ½    tsp.  baking soda

1        tsp.  ginger

½       tsp.  cinnamon

½       tsp.  allspice

¼       tsp.  baking powder

         2        eggs

         1        cup raisins – optional

         ½       cup nuts – optional

Beat on low for 30 seconds and on high for 3 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick comes out clean. 9 x13 – 60-65 minutes/ 2 8”- 9” rounds – 50-55 minutes