Amish Applesauce Cake

Amish Applesauce Cake is a classic, moist, and flavorful cake made with simple ingredients that are often staples in Amish baking. It’s a perfect combination of warm spices and the sweetness of applesauce. Here’s how to make this delicious, comforting cake!

Amish Applesauce Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup applesauce
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare the Pan:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or a 9×9-inch square pan.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, beat together the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

4. Add the Dry Ingredients:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Optional Add-ins:

• If using, fold in the raisins or chopped walnuts.

6. Bake the Cake:

• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve:

• Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once cooled, you can serve the cake as-is, or dust it with powdered sugar or top it with a simple glaze or frosting if desired.

Tips:

• Moistness: The applesauce adds a lot of moisture to the cake, keeping it tender and flavorful. If you prefer a more spiced cake, feel free to adjust the cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Make it a Layer Cake: If you prefer, you can bake this cake in two round pans to create a layered version, filling it with frosting or a cream cheese glaze between the layers.

This Amish Applesauce Cake is the perfect treat for fall, or anytime you want a simple, nostalgic dessert that’s full of cozy flavors! Enjoy!