Applesauce Cake

5 from 2 votes

Simple scratch Applesauce Cake with Raisins, Walnuts and warm spices. This easy old fashioned dessert recipe makes a moist cake perfect for brunch or an after dinner sweet.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword applesauce dessert recipes, applesauce raisin cake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 270kcal

Author Robin Gagnon

Equipment

8 inch square baking dish
electric mixer or stand mixer optional

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce (sweetened is OK, it won't make a big difference)
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins
½ cup walnuts , chopped or crushed walnuts if you prefer
2 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 f. Prepare an 8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the applesauce and vanilla (if using) and mix well. Add in the flour, baking soda , spices and salt. Mix just until combined.
Fold in the raisins and walnuts.
Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow cake to cool to room temperature. Sprinkle with a light dusting of powdered sugar, cut and serve!

Notes

Nutrition is calculated without cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition