Applesauce Cake
Applesauce cake is a warm, comforting dessert that fills your kitchen with the delightful aroma of cinnamon and vanilla. This moist and tender cake combines sweet applesauce with warm spices, making it perfect for family gatherings or afternoon tea. Whether served plain or topped with whipped cream, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Add applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg