Applesauce Carrot Cake

Easy and healthy

2 cups whole grain flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup olive oil
3 large eggs
3 cups carrots, grated

DIRECTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a separate small bowl, combine the applesauce, oil and eggs. Add to the flour mixture, stirring until the ingredients are well blended. Add the carrots and mix again. Pour the batter into a greased 9" pan, or use a 9" x 13" rectangular cake pan, or two bread loaf pans, or a cupcake pan. Bake the cake in a preheated 350° F oven for about 1 hour, 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the thickest part of the cake comes out clean. Set the cake to cool, and remove, using a knife to loosen if needed.