2 1/2 c. flour
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. applesauce
3 eggs
1 c. raisins, if desired
1 c. nuts, if desired

Sift dry ingredients together except sugar. Beat sugar and shortening and add eggs. Alternate applesauce and flour mixture. Beat well. Grease 9x11 inch pan or bundt pan. Bake 45 minutes or longer for bundt pan at 350 degrees.