Applesauce Cake
If you are looking for a reliable cake recipe, this Applesauce Cake is one to keep: 11 ingredients, 7 simple steps, ready in roughly 1 hour. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Cook 1h
- Total 1h
- Serves 16
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick/125 g/4.4. oz) butter, plus extra for greasing
- 1 cup (225 g) white sugar
- 10 ½ cup (125 g) raisins
- 10 ¾ cup (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Cloves
- ½ tsp Allspice
- ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ cup (125 g) ground almonds
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tbsp Hot water
- 1 cup (275 g) unsweetened applesauce
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180 C. Grease and line two round cake pans.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the raisins, flour, spices, almonds and applesauce.
- Dissolve baking soda in hot water and stir into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden.
- Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and leave them to cool.
Tips for the best Applesauce Cake
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 11 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
Variations
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Best with fresh berries on the side and a little whipped cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does this Applesauce Cake recipe serve?
As written it serves 16. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 16×2.
Is this Applesauce Cake recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
How long does Applesauce Cake take to make?
About 1 hour in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
Can I make Applesauce Cake ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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