2 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 c. flour
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice or 1 1/2 tsp. cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. raisins
1 1/4 c. mixed candied fruit (if you like lots of fruit you can use more)
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream sugar and butter; add flavorings. Sift flour, measure then sift again with spices, baking powder and cocoa. Mix soda with applesauce, alternate applesauce and flour mixture into creamed sugar; add fruit and nuts a little at a time. Bake in loaf or tube pan about 50 minutes. Start oven at 350 degrees; lower to 325 degrees after cake raises.