Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: preheat oven to 350 degrees f. grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. in a medium bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, cloves and salt. set aside. in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. dissolve baking soda into applesauce and mix into creamed butter. add flour mixture. mix until smooth. pour batter into a loaf pan. bake at 350 degrees f for 40 to 50 minutes (i do 45 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out just slightly sticky. beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. beat in vanilla. gradually beat in confectioner's sugar. frost cake when it is completely cooled. decorate with chopped candied orange peel or candied ginger.

Target recipe: mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses. next, add egg and beat completely. combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments. beat well after each addition. refrigerate the dough until cold. roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick. use cookie cutters to form the figures. place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.