Applesauce Cake

Virginia's Note:

This recipe came from King Arthur Flour, its wonderful, the molasses really add to the rich flavor.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 pieces

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄3; cup molasses
• 1 cup applesauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the oil, eggs, molasses and applesauce till smooth.
2. Add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. beat till smooth.
4. Pour batter into a lightly greased and floured 9x13 in baking pan.
5. Place cake in a preheated 375 degree oven.
6. Bake for 25 minutes or until it tests done.
7. Remove and cool completely ona wire rack.
8. Just before serving dust with powdered sugar.

Reviews

[Lucky in Bayview]

Very good cake! I agree that it gets better the day after its baked. I did used a 1/4 less sugar and would do that again. I think I'll add nuts and raisins next time. I topped the cake with an applesauce cream cheese frosting. Thanks for posting the recipe.

[Buffalo Gal 75]

Loved it! I used 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup white whole wheat flour (both made by King Arthur Flour Co.). Delish!

[beth]

Okay, nothing special. I used all applesauce. It is kinda chewy. It was simple to put together and quick to bake, but the flavor was ho-hum. I would not make again. **I want to update this to say how much BETTER the cake is a day or two later. It is much moister and tastier. I will make it again with walnuts and raisins, at the request of my husband. Thanks!!