applesauce gingerbread cake

23 Pinches
Updated on Nov 3, 2014

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!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

How To Make applesauce gingerbread cake

  • Step 1
    Combine dry ingredients
  • Step 2
    add molasses, oil, egg and applesauce. Blend well
  • Step 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
  • Step 4
    Optional Glaze: 1 cup icing sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice. Mix and pour over cake while warm

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: English

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