1 1/2 c. of sugar (1 c. brown and 1/2 c. white)
1 1/2 c. of canned applesauce (put 1 tsp. of soda in applesauce)
2/3 box of raisins
1/2 c. of nuts
1/2 c. of melted shortening
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients together. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

Original cake made by my mother and her mother before her.