Description
This Applesauce Cake is the perfect combination of warm spices, sweet raisins, and crunchy nuts. It’s a simple yet comforting dessert that’s easy to make and absolutely delicious! The applesauce keeps the cake moist and flavorful, making it a go-to treat for any occasion
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. - Mix Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, shortening, applesauce, water, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and well combined. - Add Nuts and Raisins:
Stir in the chopped nuts and raisins, if using, to the batter. - Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool:
Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Notes
This cake is great on its own, but you can also add a cream cheese frosting or glaze for extra sweetness.
You can swap the nuts for other favorites, like walnuts or pecans, for a different texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg