Description
A simple recipe for a moist applesauce cake suitable for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the applesauce.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.
Notes
- You can use sweetened applesauce, but reduce the added sugar by 1/4 cup.
- Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar for a simple topping.
- This cake keeps well at room temperature for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: applesauce cake, moist cake, cinnamon, easy dessert, gathering cake