2 cups of flour 1 1/2 cup of sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon of soda 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons of cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of cloves 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon of allspice 1/2 cup of shortening 1 1/2 cup of applesauce 2 eggs, unbeaten 2 cups of chopped dates 2 cups of chopped nuts 2 cups of raisins
Sift all dry ingredients into large bowl. Add shortening and applesauce; beat 200 strokes. Add eggs and beat 200 strokes. Add dates, nuts and raisins. Pour into well greased tube spring pan. Sprinkle a topping of 1/4 cup chopped nuts and 2 tablespoons sugar mixed together, place on top of cake. Bake 1 hour and 25 minutes at 350ºF.
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