Mother's Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake Recipe

• 1/2 c. butter (real), at room temperature
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 c. unsweetened applesauce
• 2 Large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 2 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 tbsp. cocoa
• 1 c. raisins (light or possibly dark or possibly half & half)
• 1/2 c. nuts, minced (black walnuts best)

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