Amish Applesauce Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 cups all-purpose flour

1½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

½ tsp cloves

½ tsp salt

1 cup raisins (optional, but traditional)

1 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans, optional)

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for added flavor)

 

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or bundt pan.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Applesauce:

Mix in the applesauce (and vanilla, if using) until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

5. Mix Batter:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Fold in raisins and nuts if using.

6. Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 35–40 minutes (for 9×13 pan) or 45–50 minutes (for bundt pan), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool:

Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.