Aunt Shirley's Applesauce Cake

From Aunt Shirley Knauff in Pullman WA. This recipe is a keeper. 

350 for 35-40 minutes

2 1/2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

each 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, salt

1 tsp cinnamon

each 1/2 tsp allspice, clove, nutmeg

Mix all together well.

Add and mix well:

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup water

Add and beat 3 minutes:

1 1/2 cups applesauce

Add: 

1 egg

1 tsp brandy flavoring

Mix and pour into greased and floured 13x9 pan. Bake. When cool frost with

3 TBS Butter

6 oz cream cheese

Cream together then add

2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/8 t. salt

Mix well until frosting consistency.