Applesauce Cake

Ingredients

• 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa
• 1 1/2 c. applesauce
• 3/4 c. nuts (optional)
• 3/4 c. dates (optional)
• 3/4 c. cherries (optional)
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 c. Crisco
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 c. raisins (optional)
• 3/4 c. gumdrops (optional)