Mary Imus' Favorite Cake
["3 c. flour", "2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "6 Tbsp. baking cocoa", "2 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. allspice", "1/2 tsp. cloves or ginger", "2 c. applesauce", "2 Tbsp. white vinegar", "1 c. salad oil", "2 tsp. vanilla"]
["Blend dry ingredients.", "Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into large rectangular pan or two 8-inch round layer pans. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.", "May add chopped walnuts and/or raisins.", "Sprinkle top with powdered sugar after baking or frost with light chocolate frosting.", "Stores well."]
["flour", "sugar", "salt", "baking cocoa", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "allspice", "ginger", "applesauce", "white vinegar", "salad oil", "vanilla"]