Mincemeat Apple Cake

Name: Mincemeat Apple Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup prepared mincemeat; 1/3 cup applesauce; 1/3 cup apple juice; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; LEMON SAUCE:; 1/2 cup sugar; 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For a festive touch, glaze the cake top and decorate it with red and green candied cherries. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup prepared mincemeat
1/3 cup applesauce
1/3 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons butter, melted
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. In another bowl, combine the eggs, mincemeat, applesauce, juice and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Pour into a greased 9-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 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 zest and juice. Serve warm with the cake.