- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup prepared mincemeat
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- LEMON SAUCE:
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine eggs, mincemeat, applesauce, juice and butter; stir into dry ingredients. Pour into a greased 8-cup fluted tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. For sauce, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Add lemon peel and juice. Serve warm with the cake.