Amish Applesauce Cake
Creamy, tender, and full of warm spice, Amish Applesauce Cake is a comforting dessert that celebrates applesauce as the secret to moistness and flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9-inch round cake pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Measured and leveled
- 1 tsp Baking Soda Sift if clumped
- 0.5 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened Applesauce Room temperature, can be homemade
- 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment for easy removal. Set the pan aside while you mix the batter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk briefly to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- In another bowl, mix the applesauce and granulated sugar until well combined. Stir for about 30 seconds.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any large air bubbles.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to finish cooling. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a richer cake, replace 2 tablespoons of applesauce with melted butter or oil. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Iron: 1mg