Description

Experience the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Applesauce Cake, perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake combines simple ingredients, making it a delightful treat that brings back memories of grandma’s kitchen. With its rich cinnamon notes and tender crumb, each slice promises to be a hit at potlucks or family gatherings. Serve it plain or with cream cheese frosting for an indulgent twist.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon until blended.
In another bowl, mix applesauce, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; some lumps are okay.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider using brown sugar instead of white sugar. Customize your cake by adding nuts or raisins for extra texture. Serve warm or at room temperature; it's also delicious cold!