2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 (16 oz.) can applesauce

Grease and flour a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Combine the first 7 ingredients. In mixer bowl beat butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each. Add dry ingredients and applesauce alternately to beaten mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts. Turn in pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until done. Cool on wire rack.