Grandma Florence's Applesauce Cake

This was made by my grandmother every Holiday. She would make three or four of these at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Her mom, Grandma Florence, made these for her when she was growing up. It has been passed down now to me, the fourth generation. Enjoy.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  cups flour
• 4  teaspoons baking soda
• 2⁄3 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups sugar
• 6  tablespoons butter (melted)
• 3 1⁄2 cups applesauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  cups raisins
• 1  cup  nuts

Directions

1. Mix or sift dry ingredients together.
2. Add butter butter and applesauce.
3. Mix all this together well.
4. Pour into a greased tube pan.
5. Bake at 350 for about an hour or until toothpick comes out clean.