Description
Traditional Amish Applesauce Cake!
Moist, spiced, and full of apple goodness—a timeless dessert that warms the heart!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) unsweetened applesauce
For the Glaze (Optional):
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk or water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Applesauce:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the applesauce. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.