Amish Applesauce Cake
This delightful Amish Applesauce Cake combines the sweetness of applesauce with a medley of warm spices, nuts, and optional raisins, creating a moist and flavorful dessert. Perfect for gatherings or as a comforting treat.
Equipment
- 9 x 13 inch baking pan or bundt pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cups applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9 x 13 inch baking pan by greasing it or flouring a bundt pan if you prefer this shape.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter along with the white and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and additional egg yolk, ensuring they are well mixed.
- Add the applesauce and milk to the mixture, stirring until it's uniformly blended.
- In another container, whisk the dry ingredients together: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, mixing at a low speed just until blended.
- Gently mix in the chopped nuts and optional raisins.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake in the oven. If using the 9 x 13 inch pan, bake for about 40 minutes; for a bundt pan, bake for about 55 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick; when it comes out with a few dry crumbs, it's ready.
- Allow the cake to cool after baking. Feel free to dust it with powdered sugar or apply your favorite frosting before serving.