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Ginger Cake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 12
From Cooking Light, November 2007
Ingredients:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
cooking spray
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
apple, slices (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute).
3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in molasses.
5. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl.
6. Add flour mixture and 1 cup hot water alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7. Spoon batter into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
8. Bake 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan.
10. Cut into 12 squares; sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with apple, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com