1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. (#2 can) applesauce
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. flour
1/2 c. butter or shortening, melted
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 c. raisins

Mix flour and raisins. Combine baking powder, sugar, shortening and applesauce. Add spices. (The addition of 1/3 teaspoon mace adds a nice flavor. If you do use the mace, reduce the other spices to 1/3 teaspoon each.) Add flour and raisins. Bake in loaf pan at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. If you bake in a layer pan, bake only 15 minutes.

Variation: If a fruit cake is desired, when adding the raisins, also add 3/4 cup each candied orange peel, grapefruit peel and chopped nuts.