Description
This moist and flavorful Applesauce Spice Cake is a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The warm spices of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice blend beautifully with the natural sweetness of applesauce, creating a comforting and satisfying treat. Enjoy it plain, or top it with powdered sugar and whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 2 cups applesauce
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Applesauce and Eggs: Add the applesauce and eggs to the batter, mixing until everything is well incorporated.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar and top with whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use unsweetened applesauce.
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a cream cheese frosting.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
