• 32 oz. applesauce
• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
• 4 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp. ground allspice
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup walnuts
• powdered sugar (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously grease loaf pans or tube pan.
2. Heat applesauce and butter together in a saucepan over low heat, until butter melts. Set aside.
3. Combine flour, sugar, soda, and spices in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add applesauce and butter to the flour mixture.
5. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour into baking pan(s).
6. Bake for 90 minutes. Test with a toothpick to make sure the cake is baked through.
7. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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