1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 3/4 c. applesauce
1 c. chopped walnuts

Beat together butter, sugar and eggs. Stir together all dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to applesauce and egg mixture. Beat on medium with mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts. Grease 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or bake in 2 (9 inch) pans until center is done.

CARAMEL FROSTING:

3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
6 tbsp. evaporated milk
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Boil butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes. Stir in milk and let cool. Stir in powdered sugar. If thin, add more powdered sugar.