Mamaw's Famous Applesauce Cake

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp allspice
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup nuts
2 tsp soda
1/2 cup boiling water

Directions

Blend in applesauce after eggs.  Dissolve soda in boiling water and add all water with dry ingredients.  Bake 45 minutes at 350* moderate oven.  **May need to bake longer depending on altitude**