3 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. each salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
1 c. applesauce
3/4 c. milk
1 c. nuts

Sift dry ingredients. Cream shortening and sugar and add eggs and applesauce. Add flour alternately with milk. Add nuts and bake in 2 greased and floured 9 inch pans at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.