Applesauce & Raisin Cake Recipe

Name: Applesauce & Raisin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (thicker is better); 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup raisins (or dried cranberries); GLAZE; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsweetened applesauce (thicker is better)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins (or dried cranberries)
GLAZE
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar

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["Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 9x5"" loaf pan and line bottom with parchment paper and butter paper. (This makes removing it from the pan so much easier).", "Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg.", "Stir baking soda into applesauce in a separate bowl.", "Mix dry ingredients together.", "Add dry ingredients in to butter mixture alternating with the applesauce. Mix just until blended well - don't overmix or the cake will be dense.", "Gently stir in raisins.", "Pour batter into pan and bake until top springs back when pressed - about 50 minutes (check at 45 minutes).", "Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes then turn out onto the rack to cool completely.", "Make glaze by mixing the lemon juice with the confectioner's sugar until smooth. Spoon glaze over the cooled cake and let set up before serving."]

1077

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, room temperature, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Applesauce & Raisin 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 & Raisin Cake

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