Applesause Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.

Cream together the vegetable shortening and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.