1/2 c. butter, soft
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon and cloves
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream butter and sugar, add the egg, applesauce and beat well. Add dry ingredients, stir in raisins and nuts. Put in a greased 8 inch square pan. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

TOPPING:

3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. brown sugar
3 tbsp. cream or orange juice

Boil together, add enough powdered sugar for spreading consistency.