Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake
For many people, applesauce cake carries memories—grandparents’ kitchens, handwritten recipe cards, or the smell of spices drifting through the house. Whether you’re baking it for the first time, Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake is more than just a recipe—it’s comfort, and a little bit of sweetness baked into every slice.
Applesauce cake has long been a staple in home kitchens, especially during times when cooks needed to make the most of what they had. Applesauce replaced some or all of the fat and eggs in many recipes, resulting in a cake that was economical, moist, and surprisingly rich in flavor.
You don’t need special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. A bowl, a spoon, and a pantry stocked with basics are often enough to bring this cake to life.
INGREDIENTS…..
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cloves (optional)
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins
- Walnuts or Pecans
- Raisins
Dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish or top with cream cheese frosting.
As the cake bakes, the house begins to smell like comfort itself. It’s the kind of scent that draws people into the kitchen, asking how much longer it has to go.
Whether you’re baking it for the first time or returning to a family favorite, applesauce cake is more than just a recipe—it’s comfort, tradition, and a little bit of sweetness baked into every slice.
This recipe for Applesauce Cake is perfect for potlucks, casual family dinner or weeknight treats. Your family will love this cake!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
- Stir in applesauce and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in any add-ins.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Ingredients
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