• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line the bottom of a 9-inch round spring-form pan with parchment paper. Grease the edges. (An 8-inch square pan can also be used). 
• Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt in a bowl. Stir to combine.
• In a bowl large enough to hold all of the final batter, beat room temp butter and coconut sugar in a bowl with a hand mixer until lightened in color and texture, about 3-5 minutes. Beat in the eggs.
• Add flour and applesauce to the butter mixture and beat on low until well combined.
• Pour batter into pan and bake for 40 minutes, until cake springs back when touched.
• Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting.

To make the icing:

• Combine coconut milk and maple syrup in a sauce pan, stir, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by about half.
• Pour icing over cake and serve immediately.