Applesauce Cake – Our Families Recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup shortening
• 2 Cups sugar
• 2 Each eggs
• 1/2 Cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
• 2 1/2 Cup flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 Teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 Teaspoon allspice
• 1 Cup raisins
• 1/2 Cup nuts
• 2 Teaspoons soda
• 1/2 Cup boiling water
• 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract