Grandma’s Applesauce Cake
A moist, fragrant applesauce cake filled with warm cinnamon and spices, perfect for a cozy treat or heartfelt homemade gift.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Spatula
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. You can butter and flour the pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined.
- Step 3: In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, applesauce, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
- Step 4: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 6: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Step 7: Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or swap granulated sugar for brown sugar. You can also add chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.