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Spiced Applesauce Cake with Butterscotch Chips

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup applesauce
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (11-ounce package) butterscotch chips
1 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)

Powdered sugar for sprinkling

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed of mixer until light and fluffy. Add applesauce, eggs and vanilla and mix well.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans, if desired. Spread in prepared pan.
5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
6. Sprinkle top of cooled cake with powdered sugar.

Makes 12 to 15 servings.

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