Applesauce Cake
Moist and warmly spiced, this easy Applesauce Cake comes together with simple pantry ingredients and bakes into a tender, flavorful bundt topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Servings 12
Calories 296kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in applesauce, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
Notes
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- Rustic style: Dust with powdered sugar instead of glaze for a simple, old-fashioned finish.
- Add-ins: Chopped dried apples or dates also pair beautifully with the spiced batter.
- Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. The cake also freezes well (unglazed) for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
