Applesauce-spice-cake Recipe Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 3/4 cup flour (I use whole wheat pastry flour)
- 2 tsp. ginger (optional)
Directions:
- Combine the molasses and applesauce in a large bowl. Combine remaining
- ingredients and stir into the liquid. (If the batter seems very dry,
- add a little more applesauce or a little water.) Bake in a nonstick or
- pan-sprayed 8*8-inch baking pan, in a 350 degree oven, for 30-45
- minutes or until it tests done.
- The optional ginger makes an acceptable gingerbread. I have also had
- success leaving out the ginger and adding 3 or 4 tablespoons of cocoa
- (I guess you could use carob) to make a tasty but not very sweet or
- rich chocolate cake. If you use cocoa you might need to add extra
- sweetening, but that depends on your taste.