Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                 c.  sifted flour
  1               tsp.  baking powder
  1               tsp.  salt
  1               tsp.  baking soda
  1               tsp.  cinnamon
     1/2          tsp.  nutmeg
     1/2            c.  shortening
     3/4            c.  sugar
  2                     eggs
  1               tsp.  vanilla
  1                 c.  applesauce
     1/2            c.  chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation:

Sift together dry ingredients. Cream shortening; add sugar and cream well. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Blend in dry ingredients gradually. Add applesauce and walnuts, mixing just enough to wet all ingredients. Pour into well-greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch baking pan. Let rise 20 minutes. Bake in 350 F oven for 55 minutes to one hour.

Nutritional Information:

2700 Calories (kcal); 115g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 36g Protein; 387g Carbohydrate; 374mg Cholesterol; 4005mg Sodium