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Applesauce Cake

Heavenly Soft Applesauce Cake That's Totally Guilt-Free

Enjoy this Heavenly Soft Applesauce Cake, a guilt-free dessert perfect for fall!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup applesauce sweetened or unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup water to adjust batter consistency
  • 0.25 cup oil or additional applesauce substitute with applesauce for oil-free option
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar promotes rising
  • 1.5 cups flour (White, Spelt, or Oat) forms cake structure
  • 0.75 cup sugar (Coconut or Regular) sweetens the cake
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon infuses warmth
  • optional allspice for enhanced flavor
Optional Add-Ins
  • 0.5 cup raisin adds chewiness
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts introduces crunch
  • 0.5 cup shredded coconut lends a tropical twist

Equipment

  • 8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of applesauce, ½ cup of water, ¼ cup of oil or additional applesauce, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Whisk until blended.
  3. Sift in 1 ½ cups of flour, ¾ cup of sugar, ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of allspice. Fold gently until a thick batter forms.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, let cool overnight before serving. Store in an airtight container.

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