Gum Drop Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) shortening
• 2 cups (475 ml) sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) applesauce
• 3-1/2 cups (825 ml) flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml). nutmeg
• 1 tsp (5 ml). cinnamon
• 1 tsp (5 ml). baking soda
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
• 1 cup (225 ml) chopped nuts
• 1 lb (.5 kg). gum drops (remove black)