Mother’s Applesauce Cake
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Applesauce cake became popular during the Great Depression as a way to use up surplus applesauce.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Mother’s Applesauce Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the applesauce. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 22g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.