Spicy Applesauce Cake

• all-purpose flour↗2 1⁄4 cups
• baking soda↗2 teaspoons
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1 teaspoon
• ground cloves↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• firmly packed brown sugar1 cup
• oil1⁄2 cup
• applesauce↗1 1⁄2 cups
• raisins↗1 cup
• chopped walnuts1 cup
• powdered sugar or whipped topping↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease 9-inch square pan.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and oil at medium speed until blended.

5. 5

   Add applesauce and mix well.

6. 6

   Add flour mixture all at once; beat on low speed.

7. 7

   until well blended.

8. 8

   Stir in raisins and nuts.

9. 9

   Spoon batter into prepared pan.

10. 10

    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

11. 11

    Cool completely on wire rack.

12. 12

    Cut into squares.

13. 13

    Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or frosted with whipped topping, if desired.