Description
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of Applesauce Spice Cake. This delightful dessert combines the rich aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg with the moistness of applesauce, creating a cake that’s perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home. Enjoy it plain or dressed up with frosting; either way, it’s sure to bring smiles to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and optional nuts.
- Make a well in the dry mixture and add applesauce, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg