Applesauce Cake Recipe
American · Dessert · 60 min total
A moist and spiced cake made with applesauce, perfect for using up homemade or store-bought applesauce. This easy one-bowl recipe yields a tender crumb and a rich flavor.
15
min prep
min prep
45
min cook
min cook
10
servings
servings
320
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in raisins or walnuts 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.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- For a healthier version, substitute half the oil with additional applesauce.
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