Applesauce Cake
A moist and flavorful applesauce cake that blends warm spices with tender applesauce for a perfect autumn dessert.
- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (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, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in applesauce and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, top with a simple cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
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