Recipe(tried): Never Fail Applesauce Spice Cake

This recipe is from my mother-in-law, and it is perfect every time!

Never Fail Applesauce Spice Cake

Sift together in large mixing bowl
2-1/2 cups flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinammon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp allspice.

Add:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 c buttermilk
1-1/2 cups applesauce.

Beat 2 minutes. Add 2 eggs and beat again. Fold in 3/4 cups chopped nuts and 1 cup of raisins, if desired. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes in greased and floured 13x9x2 pan. When cool, frost with browned butter frosting.

Frosting: Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped pecans and keep stirring until browned. Add this to 1 pound of powdered sugar and 1 softened large cream cheese in bowl. Beat until smooth. Add 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla and stir.