During Jim’s chemo sessions, this cake was one of the few things he could stomach. His grandma used to make this when the kids were sick.
2/3 C melted lard 1 tsp cinnamon
1 C sugar ½ tsp cloves
1 C raisins ½ tsp nutmeg
1 C chopped nuts 1½ C unsweetened applesauce
2 C flour 2 tsp soda
¼ tsp salt
Combine ingredients, adding hot applesauce & soda last (put soda in applesauce). Bake 45 min. at 325°. A Bundt pan works well for this cake.