Step 1

Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and applesauce. Mix with mixer.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and salt in a bowl. Mix well with wire whisk and add to liquid ingredients mixing together with mixer. Fold in craisins and nuts with a spoon.  Pour batter into a 9 x 5 bread pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. (I sprinkle a little brown sugar and a few nuts on top just to give it a little crunch). Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 55-60 minutes checking for doneness as ovens vary. Let cool about 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Step 3

Put sugar in a bowl and whisk in milk and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth.