Applesauce Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 oz.) can pecan halves; 2/3 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 (15 or 16 oz.) applesauce; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/3 c. milk; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 2 eggs; salt; 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese; 1 Tbsp. apple jelly, melted; 1 c. confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

1 (6 oz.) can pecan halves
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 (15 or 16 oz.) applesauce
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. milk
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
2 eggs
salt
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 Tbsp. apple jelly, melted
1 c. confectioners sugar

1
About 2 1/2 hours before serving:
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease and flour 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3
Reserve 18 pecan halves for garnish, chop remaining pecan halves and set aside.
4
In large bowl with mixer at high speed, beat shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Add applesauce and next 6 ingredients, and 1 teaspoon salt.
6
At low speed, beat until well mixed, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.
7
Stir in chopped pecans.
8
Pour batter into prepared pan.
9
Bake cake 35 to 40 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes and remove cake from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 oz.) can pecan halves, 2/3 c. shortening, 1/2 c. sugar, 1 (15 or 16 oz.) applesauce, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Pecan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Applesauce Pecan Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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