Looking for a deliciously spicy and moist treat for the holidays? Look no further…this cake will be your go-to recipe from now on. It has just the right amount of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg that blend oh so nicely with the sweetness of molasses. This is a CINCH to whip up but make sure you take the recipe with you because folks will be asking for it! Enjoy. 
3 c. unbleached, all-purpose flour
4 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
2/3 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 1/3 c. granulated sugar (I prefer C & H brand, pure cane sugar)
6 Tbsp. unsulphured molasses
1 c. natural, unsweetened applesauce
1 c. low-fat, plain yogurt
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9X13 pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the oil and egg until well combined. Add the sugar, eggs, and molasses. Combine well. Add in the applesauce and yogurt. Combine well.
Add in all of the remaining ingredients (flour through salt). Combine well…mixing on low until flour won’t “fly” around when mixing, scraping sides of bowl often w/rubber spatula. Then, mix on medium speed JUST until combined and smooth (overmixing will produce a tough cake).
Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean (do not overbake, test every 2 minutes if baking more than 35 minutes).
Let cool. Cut with a plastic knife (cake is moist, most knives will cause the cake to crumble/tear, plastic glides right through).
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