Harvest Loaf

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

For the cake:
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl (flour through cloves). Set aside. In another bowl, combine melted butter, applesauce, eggs, sugar and pumpkin. Mix wet and dry ingredients together and then fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped walnuts (if using).

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth the top and bake for 65 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

For the glaze:
While the bread is baking, make the glaze by combining sugar and spices in a small bowl and adding milk 1 teaspoon at a time until you achieve desired consistency. Pour the glaze on top of your bread after it has had a chance to cool a bit.