1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
5 eggs, beaten lightly
3 1/2 c. hot applesauce (canned)
3 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. walnuts

Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs and stir together all dry ingredients. Add hot applesauce to dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts. Pour into greased tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.