Grandma'S Applesauce Cake
["1 1/2 c. butter or margarine", "3 c. sugar", "6 eggs, slightly beaten", "4 1/2 c. applesauce (three 16 1/2 oz. cans)", "4 1/2 c. flour", "1 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon", "1 1/2 Tbsp. cloves", "1 1/2 Tbsp. soda", "3 Tbsp. hot water", "1 lb. English walnuts, chopped", "1 box dates, chopped", "1 box raisins"]
["Cream butter and add sugar.", "Add eggs and mix until smooth and fluffy.", "Add applesauce."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "cinnamon", "cloves", "soda", "water", "walnuts", "dates", "raisins"]