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A slice of frosted applesauce cake on a white plate with two whole apples in the background.

The Easiest Applesauce Cake Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
This applesauce cake is what you’ll be dreaming about all fall once you get a taste. It’s moist, fluffy, and packed with cozy fall flavors. With its warm notes of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves paired with the natural sweetness of applesauce, this cake feels like a cozy hug. All you need are simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time to make this fall-tastic cake!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For cake:

For frosting:

  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside. Beat the eggs and sugars together with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add applesauce, butter, and vanilla to the egg and sugar. Blend well to combine.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently to combine. Fold in walnuts and raisins.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Once cool, prepare the frosting by creaming the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to high and whip for 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Spread frosting over the top of the cake before cutting into slices and serving.

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Notes

  • Adjust the amount of warm spices to your preference. If you love more spice, add extra cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, or cloves for a deeper flavor.
  • Serve applesauce cake plain or customize the topping - try the cream cheese frosting in this recipe, a dusting of powdered sugar, a glaze, or coconut whipped cream.
  • If the frosting feels too soft to spread, chill it in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to firm it up slightly.
  • If serving at a party, use a piping bag for the frosting for a cleaner finish, or simply swirl the frosting with a spatula for a rustic feel.
  • Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature. Ask family and friends how they like it beforehand to prep the cake accordingly.
Serve: Serve applesauce cake plain or topped with cream cheese frosting, a scoop of vanilla or chai ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dollop whipped cream. Enjoy as a dessert after your favorite mains or pair it with your favorite fall coffee, spiced tea, or any seasonal drink.
Store: Place frosted or unfrosted applesauce cake in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days. Store in the refrigerator if it’s warm in your area. Bring to room temperature before serving. To freeze, cool unfrosted cake completely, wrap in plastic wrap, and keep in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before frosting or serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 913IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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