1. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
2. In another bowl beat butter, brown sugar and molasses until fluffy.
3. Add eggs, one at a time.
4. Gradually add flour mixture, beating just until combined.
5. Blend in applesauce.
6. Spoon into a 9 inch tube pan that has been greased and floured. Smooth the top.
7. Bake at 350 F for 50 min to an hour, until the cake is pulling away from the side of the pan and a tester comes out clean.
8. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
9. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from the pan.

Cool completely before serving.