Apple Spice Cake

This recipe comes from a book entitled Canning For a New Generation written by Liana Krissoff. She original bases off of a applesauce recipe in the book but i substituted for store bought as i was far too tired to make any more jams etc. This cake is quite moist and flavorful with warm spices.

Afternoon Applesauce Spice Cake

 makes one 9-inch square cake

2 1/2 cups flour ( I used whole wheat, but it might make it lighter if you use all purpose or half and half)

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 ground clove

1 1/2 tsp baking soda 

1/2 sea salt

1 cup applesauce

1 tsp apple cider vinegar 

1/2 cup canola oil

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup nuts, toasted and chopped 

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

In a medium bowl use a fork to combine the flour, brown sugar, spices, baking soda and salt. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Scrape the batter into a 9-inch square cake pan and smooth the top ( i think it'd be prettier in a circular pan though... ) Bake in the middle of the oven for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.