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Moist Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

Two moist slices of rich brown applesauce cake resting on a small white plate.
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This recipe delivers a super soft and moist old-fashioned applesauce cake, packed with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It is an easy, nostalgic dessert perfect for cozy gatherings or an everyday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the applesauce until it is fully combined with the wet ingredients.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  7. If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving.

Notes

  • For an extra comforting touch, top this moist applesauce cake with a simple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cake for breakfast, skip the frosting and dust the cooled cake lightly with powdered sugar.
  • This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to three days, staying very moist.

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