Ingredients

• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 lemon, zest grated
• 1 3/4 cups applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
3. Mix flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
4. Beat in egg yolks, butter, and lemon zest until dough is thoroughly mixed.
5. Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves together in a small bowl.
6. Press half the dough into the prepared baking pan; spread applesauce mixture over dough in a layer. Top with remaining dough.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until cake is browned, 40 to 45 minutes.