Applesauce Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
• 1-1/2 cups applesauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Confectioners' sugar, optional