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Amish Applesauce Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Amish Applesauce Cake is a moist and flavorful treat packed with warm spices, applesauce, and studded with nuts and raisins. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness and texture, making it an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup water

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the shortening, unsweetened applesauce, and water. Mix everything together thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well blended.
  3. Add nuts and raisins: Fold in the chopped nuts and raisins carefully, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  4. Pour batter into the pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  5. Bake the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This helps the cake set and makes it easier to cut.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans work best as nuts, but you can use your favorite nuts.
  • To enhance the cake’s flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/amish-applesauce-cake-recipe-2/