Filippo Berio Applesauce Spice Cake

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil

1 1/2 cups applesauce

1 cup raisins

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Icing sugar or sweetened whipped cream (optional)

RECIPE Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9-inch square pan with olive oil. In bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
Using electric mixer at medium speed, mix brown sugar with olive oil until blended. Add applesauce; mix well. Add flour mixture all at once; beat on low speed until well blended. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool completely on rack; cut into squares.

Tip:

• If you like, dust the cake with icing sugar or frost with whipped cream.