Applesauce Cake
Applesauce Cake is a simple, comforting dessert that brings a cozy feeling to any occasion. With warm spices and the natural sweetness of apples, it’s a cake that everyone will love.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- 9-inch square baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Stir in the applesauce until everything is combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture, mixing until well blended.
- If you like, fold in the raisins and walnuts for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack before cutting it into squares to serve.
Notes
Serve this delicious cake warm or at room temperature. It’s delightful on its own, but you can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top for an extra treat!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg