Go Back
–+ servings
Moist Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

Moist Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake

This Moist Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake is a nostalgic dessert, bursting with flavor and moisture, perfect for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts optional
  • 0.5 cups raisins optional

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in applesauce, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in walnuts and raisins if using.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be customized with different nuts or chocolate chips. For an extra flavor kick, consider using spiced applesauce.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!