1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. flour

Use a can of natural unsweetened applesauce which makes a 13x9 cake. Start with brown sugar and shortening; mix well and then add applesauce. Take baking soda, cocoa, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; sift this mixture into the 1 1/2 cups of flour. Mix well and put in a greased cake pan and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.