Eplamúsakaka (Apple Sauce Cake)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C. Butter and flour a 22 cm round cake tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar until creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Stir in the applesauce.
5. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, spices and a pinch of salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding with a spatula until you have a smooth batter.
7. Pour into the tin and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden and firm in the center.
8. Let cool for ten minutes before unmolding, then serve as is or with crème fraîche.