Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. soft butter or margarine
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c. applesauce
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. white raisins
  • confectioners sugar

Method

  • Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch pan.
  • Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy at medium speed.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beating well.
  • At low speed, beat in flour mixture.
  • Add applesauce, nuts and raisins, stirring with a spoon until well mixed.
  • Turn into pan and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.