Description
This Amish Applesauce Cake is a delightful and moist dessert that is perfect for fall. Filled with warm spices, chopped nuts, and plump raisins, this old-fashioned cake is a comforting treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts and raisins if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day.
- Enjoy plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with cream cheese frosting.
- For a heartier texture, substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
