3 c. applesauce
3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
2 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. flour (plain)
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped nuts
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. orange slices, cut into 1/8-inch pieces (candy)

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Sift all dry ingredients together. Add to cream mixture alternately with applesauce. Add nuts, raisins and orange slices. Bake 1 1/2 hours in a 350° oven in a greased, paper-lined tube pan.