SAMHUINN: Chocolate Spice Cake
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 c. cocoa
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground or freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Add remaining wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into a pre greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Test for doneness. Cool and glaze with Vanilla Glaze.
Vanilla Glaze
1 TB butter, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1-2 TB milk
In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon or pour over cake before serving.
