Applesauce Spice Cake

This is the quick method for making the applesauce cake, and oh so delicious!!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 1 9-inch cake

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄3 cup molasses
• 2  eggs, well beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  soft shortening
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  cups  sifted cake flour

Directions

1. In one bowl, place sifted dry ingredients. In another beat applesauce, molasses, eggs, and soft shortening. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Beat well by hand or with an electric beater for about 3 minutes. Pour into prepared 9-inch pan and bake at 350F for 25-35 minutes.