Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and optional cloves. Set aside.

In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cake dense.

If you’d like to include raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter at this point.and

Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.