3 1/2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. allspice (ground)
1 1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
2 c. applesauce
2 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. raisins
1 c. dates
1 c. pecans
2 heaping tbsp. orange marmalade
1/2 c. maraschino cherries

Soak raisins in 1/2 cup of water until moistened, approximately 1 hour. In a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients. Make a hole in the mixture, add applesauce, eggs and oil; mix well (about 3 to 4 minutes). Drain raisins and mix, add remaining ingredients and mix. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake one hour at 350 degrees.