1 1/2 c. thick applesauce
1 stick (1/4 lb.) butter
2/3 c. brown sugar, well packed in cup
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. raisins, "plumped" 5 minutes in hot water
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped walnuts

In a saucepan, warm applesauce; add butter and stir until melted. Stir in sugar, eggs and raisins. Remove from heat. Mix flour, soda, salt and spices; stir in applesauce mixture. Add nuts. Pour into greased 9 1/4 x 5 1/2 inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. The top of the cake will crack. Remove from pan and cool.