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Paula Deen’s Applesauce Cake

Paula Deen's Applesauce Cake recipe

Applesauce cake is a classic Southern dessert that is moist and flavorful, thanks to the addition of applesauce. It's a favorite in many Southern households and often enjoyed during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 40 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings 12
Calories 3840
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. 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.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the applesauce. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  9. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
Sugars 34g
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.