2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. ground walnuts (optional)

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves. Set aside.

In another large bowl cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in flour mixture alternately with applesauce just until blended. Stir in walnuts.

Turn into greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes until pick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely.