2 c. sifted cake flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. thick applesauce
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. dates, chopped
3/4 c. walnuts, chopped

Sift flour, sugar, soda, baking powder, salt and spices into mixing bowl. Add shortening and applesauce; beat 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat 2 minutes more. Blend in fruits and nuts. Bake in greased 8 x 12 x 2 inch pan at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes.

FROSTING:

Bring to boil in saucepan:

1/3 c. butter
3/4 c. brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. milk

Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; add:

3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Spread over cake. Cut in squares and top with vanilla ice cream.