Applesauce Cup Cakes

• 2 cups flour
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1-1/4 cup sieved applesauce

Sift all the dry ingredients. Blend nuts and raisins with 1 tbsp. sifted dry ingredients. Cream shortening with brown and white sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg; mix thoroughly. Blend in nuts and raisins. Pour into muffin tin 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.