Applesauce Cake
Applesauce Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert cake made with cinnamon-spiced applesauce and warm spices, perfect for cozy gatherings and seasonal treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the applesauce until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
- Fold in walnuts and raisins if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For extra moisture and flavor, serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/applesauce-cake/