Heat oven to 350. Grease 9-inch baking ban.

In small bowl, combine butter and cocoa, stirring until smooth; stir in applesauce.

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon nutmeg and salt.

Add cocoa mixture and egg; stir until dry ingredients are moistened.

If used, add nuts and raisins. Spread batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Sprinkle on powdered sugar if desired.