1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. mace
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
1 3/4 c. black walnut meats, if desired
1 c. chopped raisins

Cream together butter, salt and sugar. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Sift together twice flour, soda, baking powder and spices to mix them well. Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce to creamed mixture. Beat well after each addition until smooth. Mix in raisins. Add the chopped walnuts if desired.