Applesauce Cake
A moist and flavorful applesauce cake recipe made with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy homemade applesauce cake is perfect for a cozy dessert, offering a soft texture and rich taste with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar white, brown, or mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: chopped walnuts raisins, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together applesauce, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in optional add-ins if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep the cake soft and tender.
- Use unsweetened applesauce for better control of sweetness.
- Store at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Freeze up to 3 months for longer storage.