Picnic Spice Layer Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
2 Tbsp. powdered baking chocolate
1 lb. (16 oz.) can applesauce
1 c. raisins, soaked
1 c. finely chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Sift flour with soda, baking powder, salt, spices and cocoa.
Blend into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.
Fold in raisins and nuts.
Pour into 2 greased 9-inch pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Frost with Caramel Frosting.