Description
Amish Applesauce Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert, combining the sweetness of applesauce with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups applesauce
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. (⏱️ 10 minutes)
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. (⏱️ 5 minutes)
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. (⏱️ 5 minutes)
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Fold in nuts if using. (⏱️ 5 minutes)
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. (⏱️ 45 minutes)
- Let the cake cool completely. (⏱️ 30 minutes)
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake. (⏱️ 5 minutes)
- Slice, serve, and enjoy this heartwarming classic! 💚 (⏱️ Immediate joy!)
Notes
- This cake can be served with or without the glaze, depending on preference.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 55 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg