Applesauce Cake

August 2024 · 5 minute read

On a fall day, this applesauce cake really hits this spot. It's moist, tender, and warmly spiced. Add cream cheese frosting to take it over the top!

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Applesauce cake

Want to know how much I love this applesauce cake recipe? I made it four, that’s right, four times in two weeks. That’s a lot of applesauce cake!

Well, it’s a lot of applesauce cake in theory, but in practice, it seems like a whole lot less. You snag a slice for breakfast, circle back later for an afternoon snack, and maybe reach for one or two more for dessert. By the end of the day, that first cake is almost gone, and by the end of the next, it’s completely vanished. What can I say? At this time of year, this applesauce cake simply hits the spot.

It’s light and fluffy, moist and tender, and filled with warm, cozy autumn flavor. You can enjoy it plain with a cup of coffee or tea or dress it up with cream cheese frosting for a more decadent treat. Either way, it’s delicious.

Applesauce Cake Recipe Ingredients

To make this applesauce cake recipe, you’ll need these basic ingredients:

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make Applesauce Cake

This applesauce cake recipe is super simple to make. Here’s how it goes:

First, whisk together the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredients in another.

Then, pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients…

…and fold to combine.

Careful not to overmix! If you do, the cake will be dense.

Next, fold in the walnuts.

And then, bake! Pour the batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper, and use a spatula to smooth it into an even layer. Bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top springs back to the touch.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before using the parchment paper to carefully lift it out. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Finally, enjoy! Slather the cake with cream cheese frosting, or slice and serve it plain. So easy!

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If you love this applesauce cake recipe, try making one of these fall baked goods next:

Applesauce Cake

rate this recipe:4.96 from 24 votesPrep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves 8Save Recipe Print RecipeThis easy applesauce cake recipe is a delicious fall treat! Enjoy it plain, or dress it up with cream cheese frosting or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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