Applesauce Spice Cake

• 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, Softened
• 2 cups Sugar
• 2 whole Eggs
• 2- 1/2 cups Flour
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cloves
• 16 ounces, weight Applesauce
• 3/4 cups Raisins, Chopped (optional)**
• 1/2 cups Nuts, Chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar for thirty seconds.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Set aside.
4. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves.
5. Add the dry ingredients into the egg mixture alternately with applesauce, continuing until mixed well.
6. Stir in raisins and nuts.
7. Pour into a greased 9x9 pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
9. Remove from oven and allow cake to cool.
10. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.
11. Makes 16 servings.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/applesauce-spice-cake/ (may not work)