HOMEMADE GINGERBREAD SPICE (makes about 5 Tablespoons)
2tbspGround Ginger
2tbspCinnamon
2tspAllspice
1/2tspNutmeg
1/2tspBlack Pepperfinely ground
1/4tspGround Cloves
Instructions
Beat 10 tbsp vegan margarine and 1 cup granulated sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Beat in applesauce and 2 teaspoons each molasses and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups flour with 2 teaspoons gingerbread spice, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon each baking soda and salt; beat into the butter mixture in batches, alternating with 1 cup vegan sour cream alternative.
Pour into a buttered (with vegan margarine) 9-inch springform pan.
Mix 3/4 cup flour with 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon gingerbread spice and a pinch of salt; work in 5 tablespoons cubed cold butter. Sprinkle over the batter.
Bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool.