2 c. applesauce
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nuts (if desired)

Mix applesauce and baking soda, set aside. Mixture will darken and get bubbly. Cream sugar, brown sugar and shortening. Add eggs, add to applesauce mixture. Sift flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add to cream mixture. Add raisins and nuts. Bake in tube pan (greased and floured) at 350 degrees for 60 to 75 minutes, until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.