1/2 c. cooking oil
3/4 c. sugar (we use less)
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts

Mix all ingredients together one after another except the raisins and nuts. Fold in raisins and nuts and mix by hand or electric beater for 1 or 2 minutes. Grease and flour 9 x 9 inch pan and bake for 1 hour.

NOTE: For a change pumpkin can be substituted for applesauce.