Applesauce Spice Cake

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups thick sweetened applesauce
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup sour milk
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp salt

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and applesauce, beat thoroughly. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking soda, salt and spices. Add alternately with milk to first mixture. Beat thoroughly. Bake in a well-greased loaf pan at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes.