Honey Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with waxed paper.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl of an electric mixer combine sugar and eggs; beat for 10 minutes or until light and thick.
5. 5
   Add oil and beat for 1 or 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Add honey; beat 1 minute.
7. 7
   Add orange juice and applesauce; beat 1 minute.
8. 8
   Set aside.
9. 9
   In a separate bowl sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
10. 10
    Add to egg/honey mixture and beat again for 1 or 2 minutes, until well blended and fluffy.
11. 11
    With a spoon or spatula, gently fold 1/2 cup chopped pecans into batter.
12. 12
    Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
13. 13
    Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup pecans on top and bake 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
14. 14
    Cool in pan on a rack. Cut into squares to serve.
15. 15
    Serves 16.