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Quick Applesauce Nut Cake

Name: Quick Applesauce Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 200 g light brown sugar packed; 1.5 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp salt; 360 g unsweetened applesauce; 2 pcs large egg; 120 ml vegetable oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 120 g walnut chopped; 80 g raisin; 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

A wonderfully moist and simple one-bowl cake featuring the comforting flavors of applesauce and cinnamon. Studded with crunchy walnuts and sweet raisins, this recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dessert or afternoon snack.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 12
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 352 kcal

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, nuts, sulphites, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

250 gall-purpose flour
200 glight brown sugar, packed
1.5 tspbaking soda
0.5 tspbaking powder
1.5 tspground cinnamon
0.5 tspsalt
360 gunsweetened applesauce
2 pcslarge egg
120 mlvegetable oil
1 tspvanilla extract
120 gwalnut, chopped
80 graisin

garnish

1 tbsppowdered sugar, for dusting(optional)

Equipment

large bowl · wire rack · spatula · whisk · oven · 9x13 inch baking pan

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Greasing and flouring the pan prevents the cake from sticking and helps it release cleanly.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Mixing the dry ingredients first ensures that the leavening agents and spices are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
3
Add the unsweetened applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry ingredients.
About 2 min
4
Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: A few small lumps remaining in the batter are perfectly fine and will result in a more tender cake.
5
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
About 1 min
6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.
About 2 min
7
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
About 35 min
8
Place the pan on a wire rack and let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Letting the cake cool slightly helps it set, making it easier to slice neatly.
9
If desired, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar just before serving.

Per serving

Nutrition

50%Score

Calories: 352kcal
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 45.5g
Fat: 17.8g
Fibre: 2.3g
Sugar: 25.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for longer.

Reheating

Warm individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds if desired.