Cocoa Applesauce Cake

Cocoa Applesauce Cake

1/2 cup reduced-cal tub margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups applesauce 2 1/4 cups flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch allspice 1 1/2 oz pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350.

Spray a 12 cup Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, with mixer on high speed, beat margarine and sugar until creamy.

Stir in applesauce.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, salt, nutmeg, and allspice.

Add to margarine mixture, and mix well.

Gently stir in nuts. Spoon into prepared pan.

Bake 50-60 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool on rack.

Contributed by:

 * Lindas Busy Kitchen Desserts Y-Group