My Mom'S And My Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: My Mom'S And My Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, beaten lightly with fork; 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup dried fruit (dark raisins, cranberries, and/or chopped prunes); 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 2 cups white whole wheat flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, sifted; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups chunky tart applesauce; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten lightly with fork
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup dried fruit (dark raisins, cranberries, and/or chopped prunes)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, sifted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups chunky tart applesauce
2 tablespoons chia seeds
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F. Coat a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, mix oil and brown sugar with a wooden spoon (or use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment). Add beaten eggs and cocoa powder, mixing thoroughly but quickly. Mix in dried fruit and pecans, making sure not to overwork the batter.
3
In a separate medium bowl, mix together the flour, white sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cayenne, and salt until well combined. Fold this mixture into the butter and sugar in the large mixing bowl. Add the applesauce and chia seeds. Mix until well combined.
4
Pour into baking pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top springs back when touched. During baking, if the top gets too brown, cover with foil.
5
Cool completely. Run a thin bladed knife around inside edge of pan. Holding pan at two ends, bang pan flat on counter 2 to 3 times. Invert serving platter over top of cake, and-holding cake pan and platter at two edges-flip cake over onto platter. Dust cake with confectioners' sugar before serving. (The cake's flavors deepen if cake is kept air-tight for a day before serving.)

1069

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

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.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, beaten lightly with fork, 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, My Mom'S And My 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!

My Mom'S And My Applesauce Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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