1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 c. flour
1 c. raisins

Combine applesauce and soda in a small bowl. Cream butter with sugar in large bowl. Stir in egg, cinnamon, salt, allspice and cloves. Blend in applesauce mixture. Mix in flour and raisins. Pour into greased 5 x 9 loaf pan or use smaller pans.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack. Take out of pan and cool on rack completely.