Amish Applesauce Cake
🕒 Total Time: 40-45 min
🍽️ Servings: 8-10
💰 Cost: Economical
This Amish Applesauce Cake is a cozy, fall-inspired treat, bursting with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. Its simple ingredients and tender texture make it a perfect dessert for any occasion, from family gatherings to a quiet evening with tea. 🍏🍰
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup applesauce (unsweetened recommended)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan to ensure easy release.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix applesauce and granulated sugar until smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with coffee, tea, or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!
Tips
- Flavor Boost: Add ½ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of cloves for deeper flavor.
- Texture Variations: Fold in ¼ cup chopped walnuts or raisins for added texture.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serving Idea: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze (mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tsp milk) for a pretty finish.
Serving Suggestions with Your Recipes
- With Oven-Roasted Potatoes (WW): Serve as a sweet contrast to the savory, herby potatoes for a cozy fall meal.
- With Classic Chicken Salad: Pair a slice of this cake as a dessert after a light chicken salad sandwich lunch.
- With Sausage Breakfast Muffins: Offer as a sweet breakfast treat alongside the savory muffins for a balanced brunch spread.
- With Chicken Cordon Bleu or Rouleaux de Chou Farcis: This cake makes a delightful dessert to round out a hearty dinner featuring these rich, savory mains.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice, Based on 10 Servings)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Protein: 2g
- Carbs: 26g
- Fat: 0.5g
- Fiber: 1g
Enjoy this warm, spiced Amish Applesauce Cake that brings the essence of fall to every bite! 🍏✨ #FallFlavors #HomemadeGoodness
