Ginger Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup applesauce
• Frosting:
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, or to taste