Applesauce Spice Cake

[mona1949]

Ingredients: Eggless Cake

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 (whole wheat pastry flour is good)

2 tsp ginger (optional)

Preparation:

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 8 x 8-inch baking pan or one sprayed with a non-stick spray, in a 350° F (175°C) oven, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until it tests done.

The optional ginger makes an acceptable gingerbread. You can also leave out the ginger and add 3 or 4 tablespoons of cocoa to make a tasty but not very sweet or rich chocolate cake.