Simple Applesauce Cake | 365 Days of Baking and Extra

By Lynne on March 20, 2023 » Depart a overview

While you need one thing candy however not overly sugary, do that spiced Applesauce Cake! Get pleasure from this fluffy, ethereal cake spiced with the nice and cozy spices of cinnamon and nutmeg and made moist with the addition of applesauce. Frost if desired, nevertheless it’s completely scrumptious simply as it’s!

Possibly it was simply how I used to be raised, however for some cause, I at all times crave one thing candy after a meal. Typically I pop a chunk of chocolate in my mouth. Different instances, nothing however a selfmade dessert will do.

This Applesauce Cake recipe is useful once I need one thing contemporary and candy however not too sugary. This cake has a young, moist crumb and just a bit little bit of chewiness on the surface edges. The leftovers make a pleasant afternoon snack too!

Applesauce Cake Substances

You might have many of those substances in your pantry already! Collect the stuff you’ll want:

One stick of unsalted butter (1/4 pound / 8 tablespoons)
1 cup sugar
1 cup applesauce, not unsweetened applesauce
2 massive eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Non-compulsory- ½ cup raisins and ½ cup chopped walnuts

Cake made with applesauce, cinnamon and nutmeg.

What sort of applesauce ought to I exploit?

Applesauce is available in a number of completely different varieties, and I used common applesauce on this recipe. You should utilize chunky applesauce, flavored applesauce, and even selfmade applesauce on this recipe. Simply know it would barely have an effect on the flavour and sweetness of the completed product.

If you wish to make your personal, strive my Do-it-yourself Baked Applesauce recipe. It’s scrumptious!

The best way to make this straightforward Applesauce Cake

I like a recipe that comes collectively rapidly and simply! Since I don’t assume this moist cake wants frosting, it was able to eat in lower than an hour!

First, preheat your oven to 350 levels F. Put together a 9×13 baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray, lining it with parchment paper, or utilizing a baker’s launch combination.

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter. You too can use a mixing bowl and an electrical mixer. Add the sugar step by step and beat nicely on medium velocity till gentle and fluffy.

Subsequent, add the applesauce and blend totally. Add the eggs one after the other and blend till nicely mixed into the applesauce combination. It should seem like lumpy, however no worries, it would prove positive.

In a separate bowl, whisk collectively the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the dry substances to the moist substances and beat till simply blended. Unfold the cake batter into the ready pan.

Bake the cake for 25-35 minutes or till a toothpick inserted close to the middle of the cake comes out clear. Place on a wire rack and let cool fully. Get pleasure from a slice of this old style Applesauce Cake topped with a dollop of my Stabilized Whipped Cream and good cup of espresso!

Top view of a cake with fresh whipped cream.

Taste Variations

Amp up the apple taste by utilizing chunky applesauce and even some chopped contemporary apples!
Use oil as a substitute of butter. Utilizing vegetable oil or canola oil offers you a barely fluffier crumb and provides to the moistness of the cake as nicely.
Add just a little extra heat with a teaspoon of vanilla extract or maple syrup.
I stored my cake plain, however the nuts and raisins do add a pleasant taste and texture to this straightforward cake.
For those who select to frost your cake, strive cream cheese frosting, caramel frosting, or cinnamon cream cheese frosting! Or serve it with a easy contemporary whipped cream.

The best way to retailer Applesauce Cake

Applesauce cake might be lined and saved both at room temperature or within the fridge. It should preserve for as much as 4 days. Use a rectangular cake keeper to cowl the cake.

Don’t have a cake keeper? You should utilize plastic wrap or aluminum foil to cowl your cake. An alternative choice is simply to place it in a big lidded container since there isn’t a frosting to fret about.

A slice of cake with cinnamon, nutmeg, and applesauce.

Can this cake be frozen?

You too can freeze this cake. As soon as it has cooled fully, wrap it in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Freeze for as much as 3 months. Thaw it to room temperature earlier than serving.

Love Apples? Attempt one among these recipes!

I’ve so many apple recipes on the weblog simply ready so that you can strive. Listed here are a few of my favorites:

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A bite taken out of a cake made with applesauce.

I tailored this recipe from an outdated recipe in The Fanny Farmer Cookbook.

Created by: Lynne Feifer

Applesauce Cake

While you need one thing candy however not overly sugary, do that spiced Applesauce Cake! Get pleasure from this fluffy, ethereal cake spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and made moist with the addition of applesauce. Frost if desired, nevertheless it’s completely scrumptious simply as it’s!

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 levels F.
Put together a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray and flouring it or use a baker’s spray.
In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter. Step by step add the sugar and beat nicely.
Add the applesauce and blend totally.
Mix within the eggs.
In a small bowl, whisk collectively flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add to the butter combination and beat till simply blended.
Unfold into pan.
Bake for 25 – 35 minutes or till a toothpick inserted within the center comes out clear.

Notes

Makes one 9 X 13-inch or two 8-inch rounds. *If utilizing two 8-inch spherical pans, bake for 25 – half-hour. Take a look at for doneness by inserting a toothpick in center to see if it comes out clear. Permit the cake(s) to chill within the pan earlier than turning it out onto a wire rack.
Contemplate including raisins and/or walnuts for some texture. Dietary info has been calculated with out them.
Frost with a cream cheese frosting, if desired or plain contemporary whipped cream.

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This put up was initially printed March 4, 2014. It has been up to date each in format and with image on 3/20/23.