Harvest Cake Recipe

Name: Harvest Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 cup salt; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 apple, peeled, cored, shredded; 1/2 cup golden raisins; powdered sugar, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 apple, peeled, cored, shredded
1/2 cup golden raisins
powdered sugar, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan or 8x8 inch square baking pan. Spray pan liberally (bottom and sides) with vegetable spray. Place the parchment in the bottom of the pan and spray the parchment with vegetable spray. Set aside.
2
In a 2 cup glass measuring cup add the buttermilk, applesauce, egg, rum and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Whisk until well combined then stir in the liquid ingredients, shredded apple, walnuts and raisins. Stir several times to assure that dry ingredients are blended into the wet and that the solids are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
5
Cool on a wire rack to room temperature and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons dark rum, and more.

Yes, Harvest 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.

Harvest Cake

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