Depression Cake

cakes

2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
8 oz dates
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon soda
3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cup water
1 cup applesauce
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoon water
3 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup nuts

HER CAKE RECIPE IS: "EGGLESS, BUTTERLESS AND MILKLISS." MIX PRECEDING INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. BOIL 3 MINUTES. LET STAND UNTIL COLD. ADD: SODA DISSOLVED IN 3 T. WATER. SIFT TOGETHER: 3 C. FLOUR, 3 t. BAKING POWDER, 1/4 t. SALT. IADD TO THE COLD MIXTURE. THEN BLEND IN: 1 C. NUTS. BAKE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AT 325 DEGREES IN A GREASED AND FLOURED TUBE PAN OR TWO LOAF PANS.