Big Family Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake | Easy Desserts and Sides
Prepare a flavorful and traditional dessert using this Big Family Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake recipe. The tasty treat tastes similar to an apple with a slight crunch from the added chopped walnuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides and then add the sugar and brown sugar, beating until completely combined.
- To the mixing bowl, add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until incorporated. Then add the applesauce and milk, beating until mixed well.
- Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl and beat just until combined.
- Fold in the raisins and walnuts.
- Transfer the batter to the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted returns clean.
- Cool completely in the baking pan on a wire rack.
- Lift the cake from the baking pan using the parchment paper. Gently cut into squares using a serrated knife.
- Top with powdered sugar or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Note: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves may be substituted for the apple pie spice.