1 1/2 c. applesauce (canned peaches may be substituted)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or lard
2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in applesauce
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
3 c. flour

Cream sugar and shortening. Add applesauce and soda mixture. Add flour, cloves and cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees in greased pan until toothpick comes out clean, approximately 45 minutes.