SPICED APPLESAUCE CAKE

Serves 16

1 piece per serving

106 calories

1 g fat

164 g sodium

23 g carbohydrates

0 cholesterol

This is a moist cake that offers more fiber and longer-lasting energy than the simple carbs in most sugary baked goods, and the cinnamon-sugar adds a crusty topping.

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup whole wheat flour

½ cup uncooked quick-cooking oatmeal

½ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons sugar, divided for use

¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon divided for use

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

½ cup fat free milk

¼ cup egg substitute

1 tablespoons light tub margarine

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly spray an 8 inch square metal pan with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the flours, oatmeal, ½ cup sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Make a well in the center.
4. Add the applesauce, milk, egg substitute, and margarine to the well.
5. Stir until just combined (the mixture may be slightly lumpy).
6. Pour into the pan.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack.
9. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar and remaining ¼ teaspoon cinnamon.
10. Sprinkle over the warm cake.
11. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before turning out of the pan.