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Amish Applesauce Cake Recipe​

Amish Applesauce Cake Recipe

The Amish Applesauce Cake Recipe is a rich, moist dessert packed with warm spices, sweet applesauce, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, this traditional cake is easy to prepare and bursting with old-fashioned flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American Traditional, Amish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves optional
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Raisins or chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large
  • 1 Whisk Or electric mixer
  • 1 8x8 Baking Pan Greased and floured
  • Ingredients:
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves optional
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Raisins or chopped nuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
  4. Stir in the applesauce until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just blended. Fold in raisins or nuts if using.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  9. Nutrition (Approximate, per serving)
  10. Nutrient Amount
  11. Calories 320 kcal
  12. Carbohydrates 45 g
  13. Protein 4 g
  14. Fat 14 g
  15. Saturated Fat 8 g
  16. Fiber 2 g
  17. Sugar 24 g
  18. Sodium 280 mg

Notes

For a deeper flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
Pairs wonderfully with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light vanilla glaze.