Mrs. Carr's Fruit Cake

• 2 cups applesauce (hot, stir in 2 tsp. soda while still hot)
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 1 lb. raisins
• 1/2 cup black walnuts
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped gum drops
• 3 1/2 cups flour

Directions

Mix in order given and put in 9x13 inch pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F.

By Robin from Washington, IA