Description
This Glazed Applesauce Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that is perfect for fall. The spiced cake is made with applesauce, topped with a sweet glaze, and can be enjoyed any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Cream butter and sugars: Beat butter and sugars until fluffy, add eggs, applesauce, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 35-40 minutes until done.
- Glaze: Whisk together glaze ingredients, drizzle over cooled cake.
- Serve: Allow glaze to set, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of raisins to the batter.
- This cake stays moist for days and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
