1 cup light or dark molasses
1/4 cup salad oil
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Grease and flour 9" by 9" metal baking pan. In large bowl. with wooden spoon, stir applesauce, molasses, salad oil, and egg until blended; stir-in flour and remaining ingredients.
Pour batter into pan. Bake 45 minutes or until center of cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool cake in pan on wire rack.
Makes 12 servings.