4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cloves, ground
1 1/2 c. butter, melted (or substitute)
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. applesauce
2 c. raisins or nuts

Sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and baking soda. Add the melted butter to the applesauce and cocoa and mix. Stir in flour mixture and add the raisins or nuts. Bake at 350 degrees in large tube pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the cake tests done. Serve plain or with seafoam icing.