Description
This applesauce cake is soft, tender, and bursting with classic apple flavor! Quick to make, this simple yet delicious cake is perfect for any fall gathering or as an everyday treat. It’s moist, lightly spiced, and even tastier the next day. Your family will love it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tbsp oil (or additional applesauce for oil-free)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white or cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups flour (white, spelt, or oat flour)
- 1/3 cup sugar (unrefined if preferred)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional 1/4 tsp allspice for extra spice)
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins, chopped walnuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together applesauce, water, oil (or extra applesauce for oil-free), vanilla extract, and vinegar.
- Sift the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using raisins, nuts, or coconut, gently fold them into the batter now.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake on the center rack for about 18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve plain, or frost as desired.
Notes
- Flavor Boost: This cake tastes even better the next day, so feel free to bake it ahead of time.
- Storage: Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Try adding a dash of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth, or fold in a handful of chopped apples for texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg