Description
Applesauce Delight Cake brings warmth and comfort from Grandma’s kitchen, blending sweet spices with moist apple-infused goodness. Home bakers discover pure nostalgia in each tender slice, creating memories that connect generations through simple, delicious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (217g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
Leavening Agent:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9-inch by 5-inch (23 centimeters by 13 centimeters) loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt, and baking soda, whisking until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes pale, light, and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the beaten egg into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly until completely integrated.
- Gently fold in the applesauce, stirring until the liquid is uniformly distributed throughout the batter.
- Gradually add the prepared dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding carefully to prevent overmixing. Mix until the ingredients are just combined and no visible flour streaks remain.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves create a cozy, aromatic flavor profile that transforms this cake into a comforting autumn treat.
- Applesauce serves as a secret weapon, adding moisture and natural sweetness while reducing the amount of butter needed in the recipe.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is perfectly baked and ready to enjoy.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that results in a tender, soft cake texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake; gently fold ingredients until just combined for the best results.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving to allow flavors to settle and make slicing easier, creating a more enjoyable eating experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg