Applesauce Cake

The molasses and applesauce help keep it moist, and also react with the baking soda to produce a nice rise.

2 eggs
1/3 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups applesauce
2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose OR 100% White Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, molasses and applesauce till smooth. Add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; beat till smooth.

Pour the batter into a lightly greased and floured 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Place the cake in a preheated 375 degree F oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until it tests done. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Yield: 24 pieces.

Nutrition information per serving (one 2 1/4-inch square, 42g): 86 cal, .6g fat, 2g protein, 9g complex carbohydrates, 10g sugar, 1g dietary fiber, 23g cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 34mg potassium, 1mg iron, 36mg calcium, 23mg phosphorus.