Fudgy applesauce cake
9 servings, 3 by 3 inches each
⅓ cup softened shortening, butter, or margarine
1 cup sugar
9 eggs
1 cup unsifted flour
⅓ cup cocoa
½ teaspoon soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon allspice
½ cup chopped nuts
1 cup applesauce
¼ cup milk
Beat fat and sugar together until creamy; beat in eggs.
Combine dry ingredients and mix well. Add nuts.
Add dry ingredients to creamy mixture with the applesauce and milk. Stir only until blended.
Pour into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
Bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) about 45 to 50 minutes or until surface is firm when touched lightly.
Cool before cutting.