Preheat oven to 350℉ / 180℃

Grease and line a cake tin (I use a large square cake pan but this results in a fairly flat cake so if you want a higher cake use a smaller tin).

Mix together flour and spices.

In a separate bowl beat the butter and sugar.

Stir in the eggs.

Add vanilla essence, sourdough starter, and applesauce.

Mix well.

Add flour mixture to the sourdough mixture a little at a time and fold through until all the flour is incorporated.

Pour into prepared pan.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes depending on the size and shape of your pan.