1 ¾ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter, soft
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup warm applesauce
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8x8 baking pan.
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the applesauce and the baking soda, before pouring into the sugar mixture and stirring well.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, salt and spices, and mix well.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until it tests done.