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Old-Fashioned Moist Amish Spiced Applesauce Cake

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A simple recipe for a very moist and flavorful spiced applesauce cake, reminiscent of Grandma’s baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix only until combined; do not overmix.
  7. Fold in any optional nuts if you are using them.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared pan(s).
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes for a sheet cake, or 30 to 40 minutes for round layers, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use a slightly chunky applesauce.
  • You can substitute brown sugar for white sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
  • Consider topping with a simple maple cream cheese frosting for a richer dessert.

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