1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1 1/4 c. applesauce
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. nutmeg

Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg. Stir together flour, soda and spices. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat applesauce into batter. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove and cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 1 loaf.