Applesauce Oat Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Oat Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups applesauce; 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1-3/4 cups applesauce
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small saucepan, bring the applesauce to a slow boil. Stir in oats; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce mixture.
3
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
4
In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cake.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-3/4 cups applesauce, 1 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Oat 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 Oat Cake

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