A rich, fragrant cake that begs to be topped with cream cheese frosting.
When apple season starts, we spend weeks makinghomemade applesauceandapple butterwith apples from our trees.
We freeze the applesauce to use all year long so are always looking for ways to use it!
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The batter comes together quickly, and you pour it into a square baking pan to bake.
Simple Tip!
You could also easily use the same batter to make applesauce muffins instead.
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Bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes.
It’s also great topped with cream cheese frosting, or left plain.
Serve applesauce cake as an afternoon snack or evening dessert.
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Either way, a cup of coffee or tea alongside makes a cozy fall treat.
How To Store and Freeze Applesauce Cake
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Recipe adapted fromKitchen Senseby Mitchell Davis.
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In a separate bowl using an electric mixer or in a stand mixer, beat butter until light.
Add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition.
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Add the vanilla and the applesauce and beat until smooth.
Mix in half of the dry ingredients.
Just before they are blended, add the thinned yogurt (or buttermilk).
Then mix in the rest of the dry ingredients and the nuts and raisins, until completely incorporated.
Pour out the batter into your prepared cake pan.
The cake should spring back when touched.
Remove the cake from the oven.
Let cool for 15 minutes.
Lift the cake from the pan using the parchment and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with some walnuts, if you like, or serve it plain.
The cake can be stored back inside the pan, or in an airtight container.
