Description
This moist and delicious applesauce cake is perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing; optionally dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This cake can be frosted or enjoyed plain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg