Light Spice Cake

mapaklenk's Note:

This was a favorite of my son's when he was a boy and he still loves it today. It requires no eggs or dairy and is easy to put together. For special occasions, the oil version is slightly more moist, but the applesauce version is very good. Don't really know what the vinegar is for!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 9

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup applesauce (or oil)
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. In 8 inch square pan, mix well flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add applesauce, vinegar and water. Mix briskly with fork till well blended. Bake at preheated 350 for 30 minutes or till pick in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack.