Applesauce Caramel Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Caramel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; ½ cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 ¾ cups flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup raisins; ½ cup chopped nuts; ¾ cup brown sugar; ¾ cup white sugar; ¼ cup corn syrup; ¼ cup cold water; ¼ cup butter; ½ teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
½ cup shortening
1 egg
1 ¾ cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped nuts
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup corn syrup
¼ cup cold water
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla

1
Cream sugar and shortening.
2
Add egg beat well.
3
Stir flour salt soda and spices together.
4
Add to creamed mixture alternately with the apple sauce.
5
Add raisins and nuts.
6
Bake in 8 inch square cake pan, (greased) at 350 for approximately 25 minutes until it tests done.
7
Frosting: Combine sugars, corn syrup, and water in sauce pan.
8
Cook and stir till it reaches the soft ball stage on candy thermometer.
9
Remove from heat and pour over butter, which has been placed in bowl.
10
Beat till smooth and add vanilla.
11
Pour over cake while still warm.

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, ½ cup shortening, 1 egg, 1 ¾ cups flour, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Caramel 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 Caramel Cake

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