Honey Spice Cake

1 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. oat bran, uncooked
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1/16 t. salt
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. ground cloves
1/4 c. raisins
2 T. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. orange juice
1 T. plus 1 t. vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 5 x 9" loaf pan or spray with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine flour, bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well. Stir in raisins and walnuts.

In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Beat with a fork or wire whisk until blended. Add to dry mixture, mixing just until all ingredients are moistened. Place in prepared pan.

Bake 30-35 minutes. cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then turn out onto rack to finish cooling. For best flavor, wrap cooled cake tightly and let it sit at room temperature overnight.

Makes 8 servings.

Adapted from The Meatless Gourmet, p. 338.