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Delicious homemade applesauce cake topped with frosting and apples

Applesauce Cake

A cozy and forgiving cake that brings the warmth of nostalgia, perfect for any holiday gathering. This easy recipe makes your home smell like sweetness while offering a delicious dessert option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup applesauce Can use unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use real vanilla for best flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Frosting is optional, but a dusting of powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting is delightful. If you want more texture, feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins. This cake can also be made in a loaf pan; however, keep an eye on the baking time.