This applesauce cake is one of those old-fashioned desserts that never go out of style. It’s soft, moist, and full of warm cinnamon flavor that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing while it bakes. I love making it when I have a jar of applesauce sitting around or when I want something sweet but not too heavy. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Plus, it stays moist for days, which makes it great for meal prep or sharing with friends.
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Recipe Details
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: Around 270 per slice
Why You’ll Love This Applesauce Cake
- It’s super moist without needing a lot of butter or oil.
- Made with simple pantry ingredients, no fancy stuff needed.
- Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for cozy flavor.
- Freezes beautifully, so you can enjoy a slice anytime.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins for extra texture
How to Make Applesauce Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Fold in nuts or raisins if you’re using them.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing. You can enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with cream cheese frosting.
Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Top with a drizzle of caramel sauce for a cozy fall dessert.
- Spread a little cream cheese frosting for a sweet, tangy touch.
Moist Applesauce Cake Recipe
Course: DessertDifficulty: Medium8
servings10
minutes40
minutes270
kcalIngredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 large egg
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins for extra texture
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Fold in nuts or raisins if you’re using them.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing. You can enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with cream cheese frosting.
