Amish Applesauce Cake for Cozy Gatherings
Elevate your bake-time with the delightful aroma filling the air with this Amish Applesauce Cake recipe. With a magic blend of spices, applesauce, and the optional crunch of nuts and raisins, this cake is perfect not just for special occasions, but also for sweetening your everyday tea session!
Why Make This Recipe
The cake is simple to make, filled with nourishing real ingredients and free from overly processed frosting or flashy fondant. It is an authentic, homey dessert that stands out with the comforting joy it brings to gatherings or as a personal treat.
How to Make Amish Applesauce Cake
Ingredients:
– 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– ½ tsp nutmeg
– ½ tsp allspice
– ½ cup of unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
– ½ cup raisins (optional)
– ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, diligently whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and the trio of spices- cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
3. In another large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until you achieve a light and fluffy consistency.
4. To this mix, add in an egg followed by the applesauce, and beat the mix until it’s smooth.
5. Now, gradually blend the dry mixture with the wet mix, ensuring you stir just enough to combine them.
6. For an added crunch, fold in raisins and your choice of nuts.
7. Pour all of this batter into the cake pan you prepared earlier. Let it bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. After baking, let the cake cool in the pan for roughly 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack for complete cooling.
How to Serve Amish Applesauce Cake
Serve this heartwarming cake in delicate slices, either when it’s fresh out of the oven or even when it has cooled. Perfect as a dessert or a companion to your tea or coffee.
How to Store Amish Applesauce Cake
Store the cooled cake in an airtight container. It can last at room temperature for about two days or in the fridge for up to one week.
Tips to Make Amish Applesauce Cake
1. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
2. Don’t overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients.
3. Check the cake five minutes before the minimum baking time to prevent over baking.
Variations
For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg and use vegan butter.
FAQs
1. Can I use homemade applesauce for this recipe?
Yes, homemade applesauce can be used and might even enhance the flavors.
2. What if I don’t have all the spices?
Even if you only have cinnamon, the cake will still have a delightful flavor.
3. Can I use a different type of sugar?
Yes, feel free to use brown sugar, coconut sugar, or your preferred sugar substitute. Note that the flavor and texture might slightly change.