2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/r tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 (16 oz.) can applesauce
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Grease and lightly flour a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Combine the first 7 ingredients. In a mixer bowl beat butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each. Add dry ingredients and applesauce alternately to beaten mixture, eating on low speed after each addition.

Stir in raisins and nuts. Turn into pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until done. Cool on a wire rack. Serves 12-15.