Moist Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake
A comforting applesauce cake that embodies the spirit of autumn, infused with warm spices and a drizzle of caramel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups applesauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Combine the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg