1 (16 oz.) can applesauce
1 c. dark molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. powdered ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
4 eggs
1 1/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. oil

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a saucepan, bring the applesauce to a boil. Stir in molasses, and soda. Set aside to cool. Sift flour with salt and spices, set aside. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat eggs until light in color. Gradually beat in sugar and continue beating until thick, then gradually beat in oil. Alternately fold in flour mixture and applesauce mixture. Pour into a greased 10 inch tube pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then remove to a rack to continue cooling. Serve warm or cold.