2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. dark rum
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. raisins, chopped
1/2 c. dates, chopped
1/4 c. dark rum

Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt into bowl. Mix in applesauce, milk and 2 tablespoons rum. Mix in pecans, raisins and dates. Pour into greased and floured 9 inch tube pan with removable bottom.

Bake in preheated moderate oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan or on wire rack. Slowly pour 1/4 cup rum over cake while still hot. Cool to room temperature. Wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 24 hours.