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Best Applesauce Cake Recipe

Best Applesauce Cake Recipe

A soft and moist cake made with applesauce and warm spices, optionally topped with a sweet glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • cups unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • Topping Optional Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
  • Pour into pan and bake until done.
  • Cool and prepare glaze.
  • Drizzle glaze and serve.

Notes

Do not overmix
Use unsweetened applesauce
Cool before glazing
Store properly