Applesauce Fruit Cake

Ingredients

• 1 c. raisins
• 3/4 c. nuts (more, if desired)
• 1 c. mixed candied fruits
• 1/4 c. dates (more, if desired)
• 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 1/2 c. applesauce, sweetened and drained
• 2 eggs
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
• 2 tsp. cold coffee