1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. thick, unsweetened applesauce
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. water
1 c. chopped walnuts

Grease and lightly flour a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Stir butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in egg, then applesauce. Mix and sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Stir in alternately with water. Stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in 350 degree (moderate) oven for 45-50 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool on rack. Frost as desired.