Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter for greasing cake tin; 4 Rome apples, cored, peeled and sliced; 4 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon chopped lemon peel; Juice of half a lemon; 4 ounces softened butter; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; Pinch of salt; ⅔ cup chopped pecans; 1 cup raisins; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

Butter for greasing cake tin
4 Rome apples, cored, peeled and sliced
4 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chopped lemon peel
Juice of half a lemon
4 ounces softened butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
⅔ cup chopped pecans
1 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and lightly grease an 8-inch cake tin.
2
In a deep saucepan over medium heat, combine the apples, 4 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, chopped lemon peel and lemon juice.
3
Barely cover with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the mixture reduces and thickens -- about 20 minutes.
4
Mash the mixture to a smooth consistency.
5
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
6
Add the vanilla, and beat well; then the egg, and beat well.
7
Add butter mixture to the apple mixture.
8
Into a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
9
Add the pecans, raisins, nutmeg and cinnamon.
10
Stir well.
11
Add the dry mixture to the apple mixture and stir to make a smooth batter.
12
Transfer to the greased cake tin.
13
Smooth the top with a spatula or knife, and bake for about 1 hour and 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

843

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter for greasing cake tin, 4 Rome apples, cored, peeled and sliced, 4 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Cake

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