Applesauce Spice Cake

Sunday is my turn to bring the goodies to church. In trying to keep down the calories and make something nutritious I came across this delicious recipe for Applesauce Spice Cake.

3/4 c. unbleached flour

1/2 c whole wheat pastry flour

1/3 cup sugar (I'll use less next time)

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. ginger

1/2 t. allspice

Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Combine next three ingredients in a small bowl and stir until just moistened.

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup molasses or honey(again I'll use less next time)

3 T. egg substitute

Fold in

1/3 cup raisins (or any other dried fruit:prunes, dates, apricots)

1/4 cup walnuts (or any other nut or seed)

1.Coat an 8" square pan with nonstick cooking spray and spread the mixture evenly in the pan.

Bale at 325 for 30-35 minutes

Be careful not to over bake but make sure it is done in the center

2. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature, remove from pan and wrap in plastic wrap (this will produce a softer, moister crust)

8 servings

180 calories

It was a hit at church. We try to have a coffee time with "treats" that are somewhat nutritious and kinder to ones diet. This one sort of fits the bill with no fat yet moist.