Apple Cake
["1/2 c. butter or margarine", "1 egg", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. buttermilk", "1/2 c. dates or raisins", "1 c. sugar", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. cloves", "1 c. raw apples, chopped", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Mix flour, spices, baking soda, salt and baking powder; set aside.", "Cream butter and sugar.", "Add egg, buttermilk and flour mixture alternately.", "Add dates or raisins, nuts and apples.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 in a 9 x 13-inch greased and floured pan for 30 minutes, or until top is browned.", "Can be served plain or with whipped cream or ice cream.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["butter", "egg", "cinnamon", "baking soda", "nutmeg", "buttermilk", "dates", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "cloves", "apples", "nuts"]