Applesauce with clove

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cocoa 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon clove 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon allspice[...]

1 cup vegetable shortening soft * 1 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed * 4 large eggs 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2[...]

1 cup sugar or 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup Earth Balance margarine (if using shortening or oil, add a dash of salt) or 1/2 cup shortening (if using shortening[...]