APPLESAUCE GINGERBREAD CAKE

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

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In saucepan bring applesauce to a boil. Stir in molasses and soda. Set aside to cool. Sift flour with salt and spices.

In large bowl of 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 in pan for 15 minutes, then remove to rack to continue cooling. Superb warm or cold!