APPLESAUCE GINGERBREAD CAKE

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My first MIL used to make this cake. I adored it served with a dollop of softly whipped cream. She passed away more than 35 years ago but I think of her every time I make this or one of her other recipes. Loved that lady!

Provided by Lesley Snow

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c sugar
1 1/4 c flour
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c molasses
1/2 c neutral oil
1 egg
1/2 c applesauce
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 c boiling water

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dry ingredients
  • 2. add molasses, oil, egg and applesauce. Blend well
  • 3. Add soda to boiling water and mix immediately in to the rest of the ingredients. Pour in to an 8" x 8*' greased pan. Bake at 350 45 - 50 minutes
  • 4. Optional Glaze: 1 cup icing sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice. Mix and pour over cake while warm

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