Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Grease an 8 x 8 inch or an 8 x 11 inch baking dish
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a bowl
  • Cream butter in a mixing bowl with a mixer until soft. Add brown sugar and combine
  • Add half the flour mixture. Mix until incorporated
  • Mix in applesauce and vanilla
  • Add remaining flour and mix until flour is completely mixed in
  • Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Smooth batter with a spatula so it is evenly spread in dish
  • Bake for 35 - 40 minutes for an 8 x 8 inch dish or 30-35 minutes for an 8 x 11 inch.
  • Allow cake to fully cool in baking dish.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving