Applesauce Cake

Ingredients:
- 15 oz. box raisins
- 2 c. sugar
- 1 c. applesauce
- 1 c. fig preserves
- 3/4 c. Crisco shortening
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 4 c. flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. baking soda
- 1/2 c. hot water
- 2 pkg. black walnuts (optional)

Directions:
- Boil raisins for 20 minutes in 2 cups water.
- Remove from stove and add Crisco and 1 cup cold water.
- Set aside.