Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Old-Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake – The Best Moist Cake with a Naturally Caramelized Top


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 1 Hour
  • Yield: 10 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic Applesauce Spice Cake that’s incredibly moist with a naturally caramelized top and warm cinnamon flavor.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cloves 1 cup unsweetened applesauce ¾ cup brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs ½ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40–50 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

The caramelized top forms naturally during baking. Store covered for up to 3 days at room temperature.

  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 Minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg