Applesauce Cake

1/4 C. butter, softened

1 C. granulated sugar

1 C. unsweetened applesauce

1 t. baking soda

1 C. chopped raisins

1 C. chopped nuts (your favorite)

1 t. ground cinnamon

1/2 t. ground cloves

2 C. all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar gradually.

In a separate bowl, combine applesauce and baking soda; add to butter-sugar mixture. Add raisins, nuts, cinnamon, cloves and flour. Batter will be thick. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake 40 minutes.

Makes 12 servings.