Description
This Amish Applesauce Cake is a delightful and moist dessert that brings together the warm flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with sweet applesauce. Perfect for any occasion, this old-fashioned cake is a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in applesauce and vanilla extract.
- Combine and bake: Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in nuts and raisins if using. Pour batter into dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool before serving. Optionally, top with powdered sugar or a glaze.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld. Enjoy with cream cheese frosting or a warm caramel drizzle for added decadence.
