Applesauce Spice Cake

Just in time for your holiday dessert line up!

2 1/4 cups Bob Red Mills all-purpose Gluten Free flour

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 cups applesauce

1/3 cup oil

2 eggs

3/4 cup chopped peeled apple (1 medium)

1/2 cup raisins, if desired

Frosting

1/4 cup butter (do not substitute margarine)

4 cups powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

6 to 8 tablespoons apple juice or milk

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add applesauce, oil and eggs; beat on low speed of electric mixer until moistened. Beat 2 minutes on high speed. With spoon, fold in apple and raisins; pour into pan.
• 2 Bake 28 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• 3 Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until light golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, the vanilla and enough apple juice for desired spreading consistency. Immediately spread over top of cooled cake. (Frosting sets up quickly).

Bon Appetit!!

Sue Seward
Gluten Free Lady