Easy Vegan Applesauce Cake

Submitted by sharon.carnevale

"I am a very picky eater and I love this cake! My husband and my kids (ages 7, 6, and 2) also love it. The entire batch is gone in less than one day and I don't mind making it a few times a week because it's so easy! It's healthy too so I made it for breakfast once :)"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 16 pieces
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup oil
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix oil and sugar; then add applesauce.
3. Combine dry ingredients and add to applesauce mixture; beat until smooth.
4. Pour into a greased and floured 8-inch square baking dish.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes
6. Use icing if desired.

Reviews

[mookierox]

I make this recipe as written and my family thinks it's delicious. The flavor is subtle and goes perfect with a cup of coffee.

 

[EnjoyGoodFood]

After reading the reviews, I used the entire can of applesauce (15 oz); 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice (instead of cinnamon); used half whole wheat flour and half all purpose unbleached flour; and added 1/2 cup raisins. I baked it in two 8x4 inch loaf pans, and they were done in 30 minutes. I wished I had added 1/2 cup of broken walnuts also. The amount of sugar was just right. It turned out very moist and very good! Since 1 1/2 cups of applesauce is 12 oz, it makes more sense to use all of the applesauce, instead of adding water (like one reviewer suggested). Next time I will sprinkle some sugar on the top (as one person suggested), having a sugar crunch on top would be very good!

 

[Doug B.]

I changed the recipe: I added 2 tsp of pumpkin spice instead of 1 tsp plain cinnamon. It also took me 60 minutes to bake instead of 45; at 45 minutes the cake was just way too wet and doughy. Was dense but tasty.

 

[Robbie K.]

Delicious! I leave out the oil, and make it up with another quarter cup of applesauce. I also left out the salt, used brown sugar, and added nutmeg. This was a great, easy, forgiving recipe. It takes only minutes to prepare.

 

[Ali B.]

Amazing recipe I honestly would share this recipe with anyone I know!! I would recommend adding a half cup of water as well to make the cake s but more moist