Recipe: Applesauce-Spice Cake
Description:
In my misspent youth, this was my favorite munchie food. It was quick, easy, and the smell coming from the oven would drive us crazy. It stands alone without frosting, but it is killer with Seven-minute Vanilla frosting. (see my recipes)
Keywords:
Less than 60 Minutes, Dessert
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Applesauce | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 7/8 cup |
| Flour | 1/2 cup |
| Baking soda | 1 3/4 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Ground ginger | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground cloves | 1/2 tsp |
| Golden raisins | 1/2 cup |
| Nuts | 1/2 cup |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3320.9
- Fat: 147.6g
- Saturated Fat: 19.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 3043mg
- Carbohydrates: 483.9g
- Fiber: 19.9g
- Sugar: 232g
- Protein: 37.7g
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Recipe Yield: 1 9×13 cake
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix the wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, brown sugar, and oil.
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Prepare dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves in a separate bowl.
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Combine dry ingredients with mix-ins: Add the golden raisins and nuts to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the applesauce mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until everything is evenly incorporated.
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Prepare baking pan: Butter and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
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Pour batter: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
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Invert and remove: Carefully invert the pan over a cooling rack to release the cake. Use a spatula to gently remove it from the pan.
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Optional: Ice the cake with Seven-minute Vanilla frosting, if desired.
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Serve: Slice and serve your delicious Applesauce-Spice Cake! 🍰 Enjoy the nostalgic flavors and aromas of this classic treat.
