Best 6 Applesauce Apple Raisin Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our mouthwatering applesauce apple raisin cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable treat is a harmonious blend of sweet apples, plump raisins, and a moist, tender crumb, all enveloped in a delicate veil of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Our comprehensive guide features a collection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can savor this classic dessert. From the traditional applesauce apple raisin cake, perfected over generations, to a gluten-free variation that accommodates special dietary needs, we have something for every palate.

For those seeking a vegan delight, our recipe offers a rich and satisfying alternative, brimming with plant-based goodness. And for those with a penchant for a boozy twist, our spiked applesauce apple raisin cake infuses the classic recipe with a touch of your favorite spirit, adding a layer of sophistication to this timeless favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RAISIN APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This cake is one of my grandfather's favorites. And it seems like he always knows when you're making it-he must have a keen sense of smell! The recipe was passed down through the generations beginning with my great-grandmother. Sometimes I can imagine her making it all those years ago.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the sugar and shortening. Beat in molasses until blended; set aside. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cake will not rise to top of pan. After 10 minutes, remove cake from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLESAUCE APPLE- RAISIN CAKE



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This is really good, the applesauce makes this cake really moist! My family prefers a sweet tasting cake, but you can reduce the white sugar amount slightly if desired. Use sweetened or unsweetened applesauce.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 44m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cups applesauce
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 medium apples (peeled and finely chopped)
1 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl cream the butter with both sugars until creamy.
  • Add in eggs and vanilla; beat until well mixed.
  • Add in applesauce; mix until combined.
  • In a small bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice; add to the creamed mixture; mix just until combined.
  • Mix in the apples and raisins (if using).
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 620.1, Carbohydrate 92.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 47.9, Protein 6.8

APPLESAUCE CAKE I



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A quick and easy cake--we eat it for breakfast at our house.

Provided by Joanna

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chilled applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine with sugar. Add applesauce; beat well. Stir in flour, soda, and spices. Add nuts and raisins.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 161.1 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it's the first dessert gone...including the crumbs! -Joanie Jager, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup raisins
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce and water. Drain raisins; fold into batter with the walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLESAUCE-OATMEAL RAISIN CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups water test
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup dark raisins
1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
13 by 9-inch baking pan

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan over moderately high heat. Stir in the oats. When the liquid returns to a boil, stir in the raisins and salt. Reduce the heat and simmer 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in the sugar, applesauce, and oil. Cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease the pan. Put the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a large bowl. Stir to mix well. Stir the eggs into the oat mixture. Add the flour mixture, and stir just until moistened. Spread in the prepared pan and bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cake starts to shrink from the sides of the pan and a wooden pick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool. The cake is good served warm. Or cool completely, cover tightly, and store overnight at room temperature before serving or freezing.

APPLESAUCE & RAISIN CAKE



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Found in the All*You Magazine from March 2009. A nice moist cake with the fun of a pretty glaze. I've made this with both raisins and dried cranberries and they both work really well. Feel free to use what suits your tastebuds the best. It is a great cake to have when you expect company as it is light and goes great with a mug of coffee.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsweetened applesauce (thicker is better)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins (or dried cranberries)
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 9x5" loaf pan and line bottom with parchment paper and butter paper. (This makes removing it from the pan so much easier).
  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.
  • Stir baking soda into applesauce in a separate bowl.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Add dry ingredients in to butter mixture alternating with the applesauce. Mix just until blended well - don't overmix or the cake will be dense.
  • Gently stir in raisins.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake until top springs back when pressed - about 50 minutes (check at 45 minutes).
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes then turn out onto the rack to cool completely.
  • Make glaze by mixing the lemon juice with the confectioner's sugar until smooth. Spoon glaze over the cooled cake and let set up before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to quickly and easily make the applesauce for the cake.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your cake pan before adding the batter, to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • To make the apple filling, simply combine the apples, raisins, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the apples are soft and the filling has thickened.
  • Spread the apple filling over the cooled cake and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This applesauce apple raisin cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The apple filling adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the cake that makes it irresistible. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake, give this applesauce apple raisin cake a try.

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