Applesauce Cake(My Favorite) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. applesauce
2 sticks margarine
2 c. sugar
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. soda
1 c. nuts (pecans or walnuts)
1 large box raisins

Preparation

Heat applesauce in large pan; add margarine and sugar.
Let melt; set aside to cool.
Sift flour with spices and salt into large bowl; stir in soda to applesauce mixture.
Add mixture to sifted ingredients.
Mix thoroughly with spoon.
Stir in nuts and raisins.
Bake at 350\u00b0 in large tube or pound cake pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Let cool in pan before remaining.
After cooling, add rum or wine, if desired.
Cake is better if stored for a while. Makes a good holiday cake.