Applesauce Cake
A moist and flavorful applesauce cake made with warm spices and a tender crumb, perfect as a comforting dessert or snack.
- 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 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the applesauce and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in nuts and raisins if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence.
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