Amish Applesauce Cake

Here’s a cozy and flavorful recipe for Amish Applesauce Cake, a traditional dessert that’s moist, warmly spiced, and often served plain or with a simple glaze.

Amish Applesauce Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unsweetened applesauce

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment.

2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

3. Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.

4. Add applesauce to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in nuts and raisins if using.

7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.

8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Optional: Simple Glaze

Mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream and a dash of vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Would you like a version of this made with whole wheat flour or less sugar?