GLUTEN-FREE SPICE CAKE

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A medley of seasonal spices fills this cake with mouthwatering flavor. You'll want to try it even if you don't follow a gluten-free diet! -Laura Fall-Sutton, North Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup soy flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the applesauce, honey, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the rice flour, soy flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice and cloves; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in the walnuts, apricots and orange zest., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.