1 1/4 c. applesauce
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. pumpkin (1 lb.)
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 c. raisins (optional)

Beat applesauce and sugar together. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in pumpkin. In another bowl, mix dry ingredients together. Add to pumpkin mixture. Blend in nuts and raisins. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans. Pour in mixture and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 65-70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.