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Applesauce Cake Recipe

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3.9 from 8 reviews

A moist and tender homemade applesauce cake that’s lightly spiced and perfectly sweetened. This easy-to-make cake combines applesauce with warm spices and a simple mix of flour, sugar, and baking agents, baked to a soft, comforting finish. Perfectly suited for a quick dessert or a cozy snack, it can be customized with raisins, walnuts, or shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tbsp oil (or additional applesauce)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla paste
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour (white, spelt, or oat)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp allspice

Optional Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, water, oil (or extra applesauce), vanilla paste, and white vinegar until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and optional allspice into the wet mixture. Stir until you have a uniform batter without overmixing.
  4. Incorporate Optional Mix-ins: Fold in any optional ingredients like raisins, chopped walnuts, or shredded coconut to add texture and flavor.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top evenly. Place it on the center oven rack and bake for 18 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, frost as desired or enjoy plain. Note that the cake’s flavors deepen and it tastes even sweeter the next day.

Notes

  • You can substitute oil with additional applesauce for a lower-fat option.
  • Using spelt or oat flour will alter the texture slightly and add a nuttier flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • The cake is best enjoyed after chilling overnight as it enhances the flavor.
  • Add your favorite nuts, dried fruits, or coconut to customize the texture and taste.
  • Use white vinegar to react with the baking soda for proper rise.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/applesauce-cake-recipe/