Spicy Applesauce Cake Recipe 🍎🍰

Description:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Spicy Applesauce Cake, a perfect dessert or snack option that pairs wonderfully with a scoop of plain vanilla ice cream. What makes this treat even more appealing is its vegan nature, making it suitable for those avoiding eggs and dairy. With warm spices and the natural sweetness of applesauce, this cake is a wholesome delight for any occasion.

• Recipe Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Fruit, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Kosher, Potluck, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
• Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 9
• Calories: 480.8 per serving
• Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (from 13 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Grease a 9-inch square pan to prevent sticking.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and oil at medium speed until well blended.
5. Add applesauce to the sugar mixture and mix well.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until well blended.
7. Stir in raisins and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed in the batter.
8. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the cake completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
11. Serve the Spicy Applesauce Cake plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped topping if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 480.8
• Fat: 21.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 304.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 71g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 33.6g
• Protein: 5.8g

Enjoy the delightful blend of spices and the comforting sweetness of applesauce in every bite of this Spicy Applesauce Cake! Whether you’re serving it as a dessert after dinner or enjoying it as a midday snack, this vegan treat is sure to impress with its wholesome flavors and moist texture.