Blueberry Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Blueberry Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound unsalted butter at room temp; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon good quality vanilla extract; 1 scant tablespoon lemon zest; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 pint blueberries; 1 Gala apple, peeled and chopped; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup white flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 pound unsalted butter at room temp
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon good quality vanilla extract
1 scant tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 pint blueberries
1 Gala apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
preheat oven to 350 degrees
2
butter the inside of an bundt or tube pan
3
sift all the dry ingredients together and set aside
4
using an electric hand mixer or a mix master or whatever you usually use to make cake batter, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla extract and the lemon zest.
5
at a low speed, blend in about half of the flour mixture. alternate blending in the applesauce and the rest of the flour until just blended.
6
using a spoon or spatula mix in the blueberries, apples and the walnuts.
7
spoon batter into pan and bake for 50 minutes or until cake springs back when touched.

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.

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: 1/2 pound unsalted butter at room temp, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon good quality vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Blueberry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blueberry Applesauce Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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