Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice mixture (available at Asian food shops and some supermarkets)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup cooled, very strong jasmine tea (use 1 teabag)
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil