Gingerbread Cake II

A lighter alternative to heavy holiday desserts.

Ingredients

• 2 cups applesauce
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 600 g granular splenda
• 2 tsps baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsps ground ginger
• 1 1/2 tsps cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray glass 9 x 13" pan with cooking spray.
2. Pour applesauce, molasses and oil into large mixing bowl. Add eggs and stir well.
3. Blend remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
4. Add dry ingredients to applesauce mixture, stir well.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool pan on a wire rack, approximately 20 minutes.