Applesauce Cake
A moist and spiced cake made with applesauce, perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights in.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- In another bowl, mix together applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and milk, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top generously with icing and garnish with walnuts if desired.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.