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Applesauce Cake
Applesauce cake
Applesauce cake is a delicious and moist cake made with applesauce as one of the main ingredients. It’s a flavorful and comforting dessert that often includes warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Some recipes also add nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans), optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the applesauce, and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 55g (18%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 71mg (24%)Sodium: 354mg (15%)Potassium: 121mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 30g (33%)Vitamin A: 430IU (9%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 56mg (6%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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