Top 2 Applesauce Spice Cake Recipes

It is very simple to prepare and is ideal for serving a small number of people. When I have some leftover applesauce and want to use it in a cake, I always make this recipe. This straightforward cake is made in a 9×9, making it ideal for a small gathering. Given that it’s a small version and is simple to make, many people might refer to this cake as a “snack” cake.

Here is 2 recipe(s):

Applesauce Spice Cake

This applesauce cake is simple to make and perfectly spiced, and it has a browned butter frosting that makes it absolutely delicious!

Prep: 40min

Total: 0min

Yield: 15 servings

Nutritional Information: 410 calories, 15 grams of fat (saturated and trans), 3 grams of sugar, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 310 milligrams of sodium, 70 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, and 4 grams of protein.

Ingredients:

• Cake
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups applesauce
• 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
• 2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3/4 cup golden raisins or raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Frosting
• 1/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instruction:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13×9-inch baking pan; set aside.
2. Combine all cake ingredients except raisins and pecans in bowl. until ingredients are moistened, beat at low speed while frequently scraping the bowl. Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Stir in raisins and 1/2 cup pecans.
3. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center feels firm to the touch and the edges of the pan start to pull away. Cool completely.
4. Melt 1/3 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently and keeping a close eye on the food, or until the butter just begins to turn golden. (Butter will get foamy and bubble. ) Remove from heat. Cool completely.
5. Browned butter, powdered sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla are mixed together in a bowl. When frosting is smooth and spreadable, beat at medium speed, gradually adding milk while frequently scraping the bowl. Frost cooled cake. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans.

Applesauce Spice Cake

Easy cake your family will love.

Prep: 15min

Total: 55min

Yield: 6

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup of nuts (I use walnuts, but you can use any kind)

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, egg, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
2. Mix well with a spoon after adding the flour mixture to the first mixture. Fold in raisins and nuts.
3. Add batter and spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
4. Ovens vary, so bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees before checking for doneness.
5. Remove and let cool. can top with powdered sugar dusted with your preferred frosting or both.

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FAQ

What does adding applesauce to cake do?

Cakes with applesauce added have a rich, moist crumb. In baking recipes, applesauce is a well-known replacement for butter and oil, making it simple to reduce the overall calorie count. In this applesauce cake, applesauce is used for moisture and overall flavor.

What does applesauce replace in box cake mix?

• You can still make cake even if you run out of flour, eggs, butter, or oil by using a box of cake mix and just one other pantry item.
• Applesauce is used as a substitute for the eggs and oil.
• This works with any cake mix flavor.

How do you spice up applesauce?

1. Add maple syrup. A generous drizzle of maple syrup will add rich, amber undertones and increase the sweetness of your applesauce.
2. Add browned butter. Butter that has been browned by toasting its milk solids has a nutty, rich aroma.
3. Add cayenne pepper. …
4. Add dried fruit.

What spices are in Duncan Hines spice cake?

Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Great for sheet cakes, layer cakes, cupcakes, and more. Consider sprinkling some caramel sauce and Duncan Hines® Vanilla Frosting on top of a spice cake.