Description
Amish Applesauce Cake is a delightful dessert that brings the warmth of home-baked goodness to your table. Infused with sweet applesauce and aromatic cinnamon, this moist cake is perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying on a cozy afternoon. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, each slice offers a nostalgic taste of tradition that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing; optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 29mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in chopped nuts or raisins. Substitute coconut oil for vegetable oil for a different flavor profile. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for unique variations.