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applesauce cake recipe
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake (10 servings) 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This applesauce cake recipe is an easy baking project that fills the kitchen with comforting aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, promising a tender, moist slice every time. It’s perfect for busy families, transforming simple pantry staples into a hearty, family-friendly dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Grease and flour a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan. Lining the bottom with parchment paper helps for easy release.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and fine sea salt until evenly blended.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the large eggs, vegetable oil, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk these until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed, or gently by hand, just until combined and no dry streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes (for an 8-inch round cake), or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the freshly baked applesauce cake cool in its pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto the wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For health-forward upgrades, consider using whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened organic applesauce, olive oil, and high-quality spices. Ensure spices are fresh for the best aroma. If making your own applesauce, use sweet, ripe apples like Fuji or Gala. Avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to a tough cake; a few small lumps are fine. Measure flour correctly (spoon into cup, level off) and avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90 g)
- Calories: 300 calories
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg