Best 4 Grandmas Applesauce Cake Recipes

Indulge in the timeless classic of Grandma's Applesauce Cake, a delectable treat that embodies the essence of comfort and nostalgia. This moist and tender cake bursts with the flavors of sweet apples and warm spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, it's a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack. Accompanying the classic recipe, this article also offers variations to cater to different preferences, including a gluten-free option, a decadent chocolate applesauce cake, and a delightful applesauce bundt cake. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to recreate these mouthwatering cakes in your own kitchen, filling your home with the sweet aroma of freshly baked goodness.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS

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Make and share this Grandma's Applesauce Cake with Raisins and Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhonda O

Categories Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar till light.
Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.
Stir in raisins and pecans.
Turn batter into greased and lightly floured pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
Bake at 350 F about 45 minutes to till done.
Cool in pan.
(an additional 1/3 cup raisins can be substituted for the 1/2 cup of pecans, if desired).

GRAN'S APPLE CAKE

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My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured. Even though I've lightened it up, it's still a family favorite. -Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in apples and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar (mixture will be soft). Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOTHER'S APPLESAUCE CAKE

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This is a good old-fashioned applesauce cake. It will fill your house with the spicy fragrance of fall.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup raisins
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
Whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and soda. Set aside.
Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs. Add flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in the raisins, dates, and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool on wire rack.
To make icing, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in 1 cup brown sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in milk, and continue to stir until the mixture returns to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool for 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

GRANDMA FLORENCE'S APPLESAUCE CAKE

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This was made by my grandmother every Holiday. She would make three or four of these at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Her mom, Grandma Florence, made these for her when she was growing up. It has been passed down now to me, the fourth generation. Enjoy.

Provided by gertc96

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons butter (melted)
3 1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups raisins
1 cup nuts

Steps:

Mix or sift dry ingredients together.
Add butter butter and applesauce.
Mix all this together well.
Pour into a greased tube pan.
Bake at 350 for about an hour or until toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.5, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 1002.3, Carbohydrate 145.7, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 72.3, Protein 10.6

Tips:

Applesauce: Use unsweetened applesauce for a healthier version of the cake. You can make your own applesauce by cooking peeled and cored apples with a little water and cinnamon until soft, then mashing them.
Baking: To ensure even baking, preheat your oven to the correct temperature before placing the cake batter in the oven. Additionally, do not open the oven door during baking as this can cause the cake to fall.
Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and the cake from falling apart.
Frosting: If you don't have cream cheese on hand, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Serving: Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Applesauce Cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. It's easy to make, moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.