Home Town Special

1 c oil
3 c sugar
1 c applesauce
1 c pumpkin
3 eggs
3 c flour
2/3 c raisins, chopped
2/3 c nuts, chopped
1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t cloves
1/2 t nutmeg
Orange Glaze
1 c powdered sugar
2 T water
1/2 t orange extract

Cream sugar & oil.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg is added.
Add applesauce & pumpkin. Sift all the dry ingredients together (sift very well).

Gradually add to the mixture, beating well after each addition.
Add the raisins & nuts.

Pour batter into a 9" tube pan, the bottom of which is lined with waxed paper & the sides and tube are slightly greased.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan. Ice with orange glaze.

Glace:
Mix all ingredients well & drizzle over cake.

1969 Grand Champion Illinois State Fair