Description
This Amish Applesauce Cake is a moist, spiced classic made with pantry staples like applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves. It’s an old-fashioned dessert that delivers cozy flavor and nostalgia in every bite. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or coffee breaks, this traditional cake is easy to bake and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, oil, and eggs. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in raisins and chopped nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before serving. Optional: top with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Replace eggs with flax eggs for a vegan adaptation.
- Swap vegetable oil with melted butter or coconut oil for a richer flavor.
- Add chopped apples, dried cranberries, or a cream cheese glaze for extra variety.
- Cake flavors deepen the next day—perfect for make-ahead baking.
