• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9” square pan
• In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, then the applesauce and the molasses.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water and mix well.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.

Make the Frosting:

• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
• Add vanilla and cinnamon, mix well.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
• Mix molasses into mixture and blend well.
• Once the cake has completely cooled, frost the top of the cake. Lastly, lightly sprinkle evenly with a dusting of cinnamon.