Best 2 Applesauce Carrot Cake Recipes

Indulge in a culinary symphony with this delectable Applesauce Carrot Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This moist and tender cake boasts a symphony of grated carrots, applesauce, and aromatic spices, enveloped in a luscious cream cheese frosting. But that's not all; this article unveils a treasure trove of delightful recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into variations like the classic Carrot Cake with Pineapple, where juicy pineapple chunks add a tropical twist. Craving a gluten-free option? The Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting awaits, offering a guilt-free indulgence. For a festive twist, the Christmas Carrot Cake adorned with colorful sprinkles will steal the show at any holiday gathering. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Carrot Cake Cupcakes topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting are individual-sized treats that are sure to delight. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures in these remarkable recipes.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN APPLESAUCE CARROT CAKE

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This recipe is the best Vegan Carrot Cake recipe I've ever tasted. Its delicious and unique in that you pre-cook a few of the ingredients which I think accounts for the moistness of this cake. I've changed a few things to suit my own tastes. This cake is quite deep and very heavy. I like to frost it with a Vegan Cream Cheese Icing. The original recipe was found on recipe.com

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raisins
2 cups carrots (grated)
2 cups water (filtered)
2 egg substitute (I used ener-G)
1 1/4 cups maple syrup
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups spelt flour or 3 cups unbleached flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease a 9-inch spring form pan with spray oil.
In a large sauce pan, simmer the raisins and grated carrots in the water over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes.
Remove and put in a large bowl.
Add the oil, apple sauce, egg replacers, syrup, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt. Stir the mixture well.
In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda and walnuts together. Stir this dry mixture into the carrot raisin mixture.
Don't over mix this.
Pour into your spring form pan (you can use a 9-inch square pan if you wish) and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Use a wooden kabob stick to test this cake. A toothpick is not long enough.
Once this is done cool on a metal rack and turn onto a plate.

APPLESAUCE CARROT CAKE

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Applesauce makes this cake healthier than your regular cake. Calories: 145 Fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 21 g Protein: 4 g

Provided by BurtonFanatic

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups whole grain wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup olive oil
3 large eggs
3 cups carrots, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
In a separate small bowl, combine the applesauce, oil and eggs. Add to the flour mixture, stirring until the ingredients are well blended. Add the carrots and mix again.
Pour the batter into a greased 9" tube pan, or use a 9" x 13" rectangular cake pan, or two bread loaf pans, or a cupcake pan.
Bake the cake in a preheated 350° F oven for about 1 hour, 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the thickest part of the cake comes out clean. Set the cake on a wire rack for five minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake, and turn the cake out onto the rack to cool.

Tips:

Use unsweetened applesauce to avoid adding extra sweetness to the cake.
Grate the carrots finely so that they blend well into the batter.
Toast the pecans or walnuts in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
Don't overmix the batter, or the cake will be tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
Use a cream cheese frosting or a maple cream cheese frosting for a classic carrot cake flavor.

Conclusion:

This applesauce carrot cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy dessert, give this applesauce carrot cake a try.

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