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Applesauce Cake

A moist, spiced cake that uses applesauce for sweetness and tenderness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan or 8x8-inch square pan
  • Parchment paper or cooking spray
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
  • Oven
  • Toothpick or cake tester
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar; stir until the sugars dissolve.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

This cake can be enjoyed plain or topped with frosting, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.