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Warm up your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it's ready for perfect baking.
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Mix together the applesauce, sugar, and oil in a big bowl until they're completely combined.
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Drop in the eggs one by one, making sure to beat well after each one goes in for the best cake texture.
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In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until everything's evenly spread out.
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Slowly add the dry stuff to the wet stuff, stirring gently just until mixed so your cake stays nice and soft.
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Mix in the vanilla extract so the flavor spreads through all the batter.
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Dump the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan and smooth the top so it cooks evenly.
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Stick the pan in the middle of your hot oven. Let it cook for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when you poke the middle.
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Wait for the cake to cool completely in the pan before you cut it up to serve.