1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tbsp. cocoa
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. sweetened applesauce

Sift dry ingredients. Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg; mix well alternately with dry ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

ICING:

1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. cocoa

Boil 2 minutes. Remove from fire and add 1/2 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until ready to use.