1¾ cup flour
1¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
½ cup oil
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup applesauce
½ cup raisins (optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees 
Stir flour, baking soda, salt and spices together. Mix oil, brown sugar     and applesauce, stir in dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Bake  in greased 8 or 9 inch square pan for 35 - 40 minutes.