Best 7 Danish Applesauce Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable pastries, Danish applesauce cake stands as a true masterpiece, captivating taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This delightful treat, boasting a moist and tender crumb, is elevated by the presence of luscious applesauce, adding a burst of fruity goodness in every bite. The versatile nature of Danish applesauce cake allows for endless variations, promising a unique culinary experience with each slice. Whether you prefer a classic rendition, adorned with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar, or a more extravagant creation featuring a rich cream cheese frosting, this versatile dessert caters to every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the scrumptious world of Danish applesauce cake, exploring a collection of enticing recipes that showcase the diverse possibilities of this beloved dessert.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AEBLEKAGE -- DANISH APPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Aeblekage -- Danish Apple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can applesauce
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, then butter a 1 1/2-quart ovenproof dish.
  • In a bowl, combine applesauce, sugar & vanilla extract.
  • In the prepared baking dish, lay down alternate layers of breadcrumbs & applesauce, ending with breadcrumbs.
  • Pour melted margarine over the top & bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Top with dollops of whipped cream & serve hot.

DANISH APPLESAUCE CAKE



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My grandmother Anina always made this cake for holidays - it was probably created to make use of what was on hand in hard times. I'm posting it here for safe-keeping.

Provided by riflmom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf white bread, stale and cut into cubes
2 (16 ounce) cans applesauce
1/2 lb butter, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cinnamon, divided
1/2 pint whipped topping
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, well drained
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Dry the bread in a low oven, when sufficiently dry crush into crumbs.
  • Melt 1/4 pound of the butter in a skillet, and add the bread crumbs. Stir to brown over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, stir to keep from sticking.
  • Pat 1/3 of the crumb mixture into a greased pie pan, smoothing down.
  • Spread over this one can of the applesauce, dot with 1/3 of the remaining butter and sprinkle half the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
  • Repeat, then finish with the last third of the crumbs. Dot with last of the butter.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Cool, then turn out onto a plate and refrigerate overnight.
  • Before serving coat with whipped topping and garnish with cherries and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.6, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 841.4, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 21.2, Protein 8.1

DANISH APPLE CAKE (AEBLEKAGE)



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Provided by Adapted by Lisa Fain from a Dallas Morning News recipe

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups finely crumbled cake doughnuts (3-4 doughnuts)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch cloves
3 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish, such as an 8-inch cast-iron skillet or an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Stir together the doughnut crumbs with the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves. Stir the vanilla into the applesauce. Taste and adjust seasonings on both if desired.
  • Working in layers, first take 1 cup of the crumbs and spread along the bottom of the baking dish. Spread over it half the applesauce then evenly top with another cup of crumbs. Add the remaining applesauce and finish the layering with the crumbs.
  • Pour over the crumbs the butter then evenly top with the brown sugar.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, whip the cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks are formed.
  • Serve warm topped with whipped cream. Though if you prefer, you may chill it for a few hours and serve it cold. Both are traditional!

DANISH APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Charmaine Solomon

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Fruit     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Apple     Fall     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 kilogram (2 pounds) Granny Smith apples
90 grams (3 ounces) butter
sugar to taste
2 cups (4 ounces) fresh breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces) cream, whipped
red currant jelly (or jam)

Steps:

  • Peel, core and thinly slice the apples. Put into a stainless steel or enamel pan with a little water. Cover and cook gently until soft, then purée. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and enough sugar to taste. Melt remaining butter in a frying pan, add breadcrumbs and sugar and stir until golden. Allow to cool.
  • Just before serving, arrange alternate layers of apple purée and crumbs in a serving dish or individual bowls. Finish with a sprinkling of crumbs, decorate with whipped cream and red currant jelly.

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Savor the warm feelings of comfort and contentment from this Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake, a long-time favorite recipe. Bake a slice of nice today.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into bake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Turn right-side up. Cool completely.
  • For frosting, combine frosting and cinnamon; stir until blended. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 362.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

APPLE DANISH



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Delicious! Always get 'ummm!' responses when I serve this. The Danish has apple filling and is topped with a browned butter glaze.

Provided by kunes5

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
¾ cup hot water
2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
2 ½ cups apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and instant yeast in a mixing bowl. Add the water and room temperature butter and beat for 1 minute. Stir in the remaining cup of flour and mix well. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball and transfer to an oiled bowl, turning to coat the surface of the dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling. Place the chopped apples and 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well; add the mixture to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool.
  • Transfer the Danish dough to a floured surface and punch the dough down. Let the dough rest, covered, for 15 minutes. Roll the dough out into a 13 x 8-inch rectangle. Place the dough on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Turn the baking sheet so that you face the short side of the dough. Spread the apple filling down the center third of the dough. With a sharp paring knife, make cuts in the dough along the right side, starting each cut about 1/4 inch from the apple filling. Cut to the edge of the dough strip, with each cut angled to about 4 o'clock. Each strip of dough should be about 1-inch thick. Repeat on the left side of the dough, angling the cuts to 8 o'clock.
  • Starting at the top, fold the dough strips across the apple filling, alternating left and right. The pastry will look like a long braid. Pinch the top and bottom ends of the braid to seal in the filling. Cover the pastry and let it rise at room temperature until the dough is puffy, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the braid for 20 minutes, covering it with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning. Remove the pastry from the oven and allow it to cool.
  • To make the glaze, heat the 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally and cook until the milk solids turn brown and give off a nutty fragrance, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Mix in the milk a teaspoon at a time until the glaze is thin enough to drizzle. Decorate the Danish braid with the glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 442 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

DANISH APPLE CAKE



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This is to be found as the Sunday dinner dessert in almost every Danish home during the apple season. The recipe is from my childhood home. You can use store bought apple sauce, but I prefer and always use homemade.

Provided by Lene Frost

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 c homemade unsweetened, chunky applesauce
8-10 sweet macro hearts
1 c sweet bread crumbs
1 pt heavy cream for wipping
1/2 c sugar
3 slices of dry toast
1 tsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. First make the sweet bread crumbs. Take 3 slices very dry toast, crush it in a plastic bag. Pour ½ cup sugar in a skillet and 1 teaspoon butter and heat to melt. As soon as the sugar is melted reduce heat and pour the crumbs into the skillet and mix quickly then pour onto a baking sheet to cool.
  • 2. Wip the heavy cream and put in the fridge. in a half gallon bowl cover the bottom with 1 cup applesauce, then crush 4 of the macros and add some of the crumbs, repeat layering and top with cold wipcream...mmmmmmmm
  • 3. Serve cold..

Tips:

  • Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Peel and core the apples before grating them. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too dense.
  • Be sure to drain the excess liquid from the applesauce before adding it to the cake batter. This will help to prevent the cake from becoming too wet.
  • Use unsalted butter and room temperature eggs for the best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Danish Applesauce Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a slightly tart applesauce filling. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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