Applesauce Cake
A moist and delicious homemade applesauce cake, perfect for fall, that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Feel free to mix with whole wheat for better texture.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup brown sugar Pack the sugar well.
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon Adjust for preference.
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg Can be adjusted for preference.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup applesauce Unsweetened for extra moisture.
- 2 large eggs Can be replaced with flaxseed egg.
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil Can be substituted with Greek yogurt.
Add-Ins
- 1 cup nuts or raisins Optional, add to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, and applesauce together until well combined.
- Slowly combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or raisins if using.
Baking
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling
- Allow the cake to cool before serving to enhance flavor.
Notes
This cake is great served warm with whipped cream. It's very adaptable; try cream cheese frosting for a special touch or swap ingredients for variations.