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Moist Old-Fashioned Amish Applesauce Cake

A close-up of a moist slice of applesauce cake topped with thick cream cheese frosting and a dusting of cinnamon.
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You will make this moist, old-fashioned Amish Applesauce Cake using simple pantry staples. This easy spice cake delivers nostalgic flavor and a tender texture, perfect for a cozy dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the applesauce and buttermilk together.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the applesauce mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract by hand.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan(s).
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes for a 9×13 pan, or 30 to 40 minutes for round pans, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting or serving.

Notes

  • For a simple topping, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar instead of frosting.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the applesauce with canned pumpkin puree.
  • This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for up to three days, maintaining its moist texture.

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