James Westfall’s Applesauce Cake
This applesauce cake recipe from the family has been passed down through the generations and is always a hit.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spray a fluted cake pan with cooking spray.
Beat sugar and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs until incorporated.
Combine applesauce water and baking soda in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until heated through about 2 minutes.
Stir applesauce mixture into shortening mixture; add vanilla extract.
Whisk flour cinnamon salt baking powder and ground cloves together in a bowl.
Gradually stir applesauce mixture into flour mixture until just combined.
Fold in raisins and walnuts.
Pour into prepared cake pan.