Applesauce Cake
Applesauce Cake is a moist, spiced delight that brings cozy comfort to any table. This apple cake recipe is a must-try. Make this moist applesauce cake, share with loved ones, and enjoy the nostalgic flavors!
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup 200g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ cups 360g unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup 60g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup 75g raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting (optional):
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 –3 cups 240–360g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prep Pan and Oven
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). I grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper or lightly flour for easy removal of this apple cake.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, I whisk 2 cups flour, 1 ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, and ¼ tsp cloves until evenly combined for this moist Applesauce Cake.
Add Wet Ingredients
- I add ½ cup melted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cups applesauce, and 1 tsp vanilla to the dry ingredients. I stir with a spatula until smooth, avoiding overmixing to keep this apple cake tender.
Fold in Add-Ins
- If using, I gently fold in ½ cup walnuts and ½ cup raisins for added texture in this moist applesauce cake.
Bake Cake
- I pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. I bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs. I cool in the pan for 20–30 minutes before frosting or serving this Applesauce Cake.
Make Frosting (Optional)
- I beat 8 oz cream cheese and ½ cup butter until fluffy. I add 1 tsp vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 2–3 cups powdered sugar gradually, beating until smooth for this apple cake.
Frost and Serve
- Once cooled, I spread the frosting over the cake, creating swirls with a spatula. I slice and serve this moist applesauce cake for a cozy treat.