1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. water
1 egg
1 c. applesauce

Mix all ingredients together in large bowl, adding applesauce last. Pour into greased baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

ICING FOR APPLESAUCE CAKE:

1 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. shortening
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. milk
1 c. powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients, except powdered sugar, in a saucepan and cook over stove for 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat until lumps are gone. It will still be runny. Pour over cooled cake. It will set as it cools.