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I make a batch of this every year... (done today).

Applesauce Gingerbread
(from “Secrets of Fat-Free Baking”)

1.5 cups unbleached flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup sugar
2.5 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground allspice
1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup molasses
3 egg whites

· Combine the flours, sugar, baking soda and spices, and then stir to mix well.
· Add the remaining ingredients, and stir to mix well.
· Coat a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
· Spread the batter evenly in the pan, and bake at 325 F for 40 minutes, or just until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
· Cool the cake for at least 20 minutes.
· Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature with a light whipped topping if desired.

My notes:
· A nice light, moist, guilt-free sweet treat, perfect for the Xmas season.
· Works fine with all all-purpose flour if you don’t have the whole wheat...
· I use a larger pan for thinner squares (better size for a snack / dessert tray).
· The whole recipe has only 2500 calories and 4.8 grams of fat (the book puts the portion size as 16 squares per batch, but I like smaller pieces).

Edit:
Keep leftovers in the fridge... unless you want them to turn green and fuzzy after a few days.