Deliciously Moist Applesauce Cake That's Healthy & Easy

This Deliciously Moist Applesauce Cake is a healthy and easy dessert, perfect for any gathering with its warm flavors and guilt-free ingredients.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Batter Ingredients

1 cup Applesauce sweetened or unsweetened
0.5 cup Water
0.25 cup Oil or additional applesauce for oil-free version
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon White Vinegar
1.5 cups Flour all-purpose, spelt, or oat flour
0.75 cup Sugar coconut sugar or brown sugar work well
0.5 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 tablespoon Cinnamon and optional allspice

Optional Mix-Ins

Raisins
Chopped Walnuts
Shredded Coconut

Equipment

Oven
mixing bowls
spatula
8-inch Baking Pan

Method

Baking Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together applesauce, water, oil (or applesauce), vanilla extract, and vinegar.
In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 28-30 minutes.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Frost with vegan cream cheese frosting or serve plain and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover applesauce cake in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

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