Heat oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 9 x
9 x 2-inch (23 x 23 x 5cm) square pan. Cream butter. Add sugar and
beat together until fluffy. Add eggs and beat again until
well-blended and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Sift flour, soda, salt,
ginger, cinnamon and allspice together. Add to first mixture
alternately with milk, mixing to blend after each addition. Pour
into prepared pan and bake 35 minutes or until top springs back when
touched lightly in the center. Serve warm cut in large pieces. Soon
hot applesauce over each serving.