Afternoon Applesauce Spice Cake

This moist, lightly spiced, not-too-sweet cake is an ideal afternoon snack. Quick, no-mess, and comforting, it’s also vegan—in case you have friends who are. If you want to make this with regular applesauce rather than Granny Smith pulp, add 1 teaspoon vinegar to the batter to help activate the baking soda, and reduce the brown sugar to ¾ cup.