Best 4 Easiest Applesauce Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to applesauce cake, a timeless classic that combines the comforting flavors of apple and warm spices with the moist, tender texture of a classic cake. From the classic applesauce cake, featuring a moist crumb and a burst of apple flavor, to the decadent chocolate applesauce cake, which combines the richness of chocolate with the tangy sweetness of applesauce, these recipes offer a range of delectable options for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a simple yet satisfying everyday treat or a special occasion showstopper, our collection of applesauce cakes has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your kitchen filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked applesauce cake.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Just like grandma used to make, this delicious Easy Applesauce Cake is so satisfying. Applesauce cakes are great for using up pantry staples in your home. In exchange for basic ingredients, you get an amazing spice cake!

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup applesauce
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add in the applesauce and mix well.
  • Add in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves and mix just until combined.
  • Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle with the powdered sugar, cut and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

APPLESAUCE CAKE



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In our house "certain members" (I'm not naming names) eat everything with a side of applesauce. Pork chops, eggs, steak, pancakes, everything. So we have many jars and many types. This is from my grandma Elsie, though she calls for shortening instead of butter. How embarrassing!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, cream the butter. Add the brown sugar and continue mixing. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla, then mix until well blended and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce. Fold in the raisins and walnuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured loaf or tube pan and bake until firm to the touch, about 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in the pan, then turn it out, and dust with powdered sugar.

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.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to quickly and easily puree the apples.
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can grate the apples using the large holes of a box grater.
  • Be sure to measure the applesauce correctly. Too much applesauce will make the cake dense and gummy.
  • If you don't have ground cinnamon, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon sticks.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the cake pan before adding the batter. This will help prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 50-60 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This easy applesauce cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily made in one bowl. The cake is also versatile and can be served with a variety of different frostings. Whether you are looking for a simple cake for a weeknight dessert or a special cake for a holiday party, this applesauce cake is sure to be a hit.

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