Description
This Amish Applesauce Cake is a moist, spiced, and old-fashioned favorite made with simple ingredients. Naturally sweetened with applesauce and packed with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it’s the perfect cozy dessert or snack. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a sweet glaze. A one-bowl recipe that’s easy to make and even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan or line it with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth
- Stir in the applesauce until well combined
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts and raisins, if using
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving
Notes
- Use unsweetened applesauce for the best flavor balance
- Do not overmix the batter—stir just until combined for a soft, tender crumb
- For extra moisture, add ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Keywords: Amish Applesauce Cake, applesauce cake, old-fashioned cake, spiced cake, easy apple cake, homemade applesauce cake, fall dessert