Applesauce Cake
This moist and spiced Applesauce Cake is a deliciously tender dessert that brings out the natural sweetness of applesauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts and raisins if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
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