• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).​
• Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan or Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.​Easy Instant Recipes+2Allrecipes+2These Old Cookbooks+2

Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.​Easy Instant Recipes+1Clap Recipes+1

Cream Butter and Sugars:

• In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.​

Add Eggs and Applesauce:

• Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.​
• Mix in the applesauce until well combined.​

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

• Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.​All That’s Left Are The Crumbs

Incorporate Nuts and Raisins:

• Fold in the chopped nuts and raisins, if using, until evenly distributed.​

Bake the Cake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.​
• Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.​

Cool and Serve:

• Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.​
• Then, invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.