1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. mace
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening, not butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. raisins, optional
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. chocolate chips

Sift first six ingredients together. Cream shortening, sugar and eggs one at a time. Add flour mixture alternately with applesauce in small amounts. Beat well after each until smooth. Stir in raisins, nuts and chips. Pour batter in loaf pan which has been lined with wax paper. Lightly grease it. Sprinkle some chocolate chips on top of batter. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Test with toothpick until it comes out clean.