4 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. shortening (lard)
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. hot applesauce
3 c. raisins
1 c. nuts

Sift together flour, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, and chocolate. Set aside. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and blend well. Mix with sifted ingredients and hot applesauce. Blend until well mixed. Stir in raisins and nuts. Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Can be frosted with Butter Cream Frosting or sprinkled with powdered sugar.