Description
This Amish Applesauce Cake is a moist and spiced dessert that’s full of warm flavors. It’s easy to make and perfect for fall baking, holidays, or everyday treats.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, brown sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Mix-Ins: If using nuts or dried fruit, fold them in now.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with a glaze.
Notes
Notes:
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months wrapped in plastic and foil.
- To make muffins, bake in a lined muffin tin at 350°F for 18-22 minutes.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter.
- This cake tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, American