Wonderful Applesauce Spice Cake

Name: Wonderful Applesauce Spice Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 591.47 ml all-purpose flour; 7.39 ml baking soda; 1.23 ml baking powder; 7.39 ml salt; 4.92 ml cinnamon; 2.46 ml nutmeg; 2.46 ml clove; 2.46 ml allspice; 118.29 ml Crisco shortening (butter or plain); 236.59 ml packed brown sugar; 236.59 ml white sugar; 2 large eggs; 354.88 ml unsweetened applesauce; 118.29 ml water; 236.59 ml raisins; 236.59 ml walnuts, chopped; confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"There are many different recipes for applesauce cake this one has remained a favorite, it's a really moist cake with tons of flavor, there is really no need for frosting just top with a couple of tablespoons of whipped cream or Cool Whip topping --- if you are using sweetened applesauce I suggest to maybe cut down the sugar slightly unless you prefer a sweeter cake --- I think you will really enjoy this cake!"

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photo by Engrossed

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 12

ingredients

591.47 ml all-purpose flour
7.39 ml baking soda
1.23 ml baking powder
7.39 ml salt
4.92 ml cinnamon
2.46 ml nutmeg
2.46 ml clove
2.46 ml allspice
118.29 ml Crisco shortening (butter or plain)
236.59 ml packed brown sugar
236.59 ml white sugar
2 large eggs
354.88 ml unsweetened applesauce
118.29 ml water
236.59 ml raisins
236.59 ml walnuts, chopped
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

directions

Set oven to 350°F.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
In a large bowl cream together the shortening and brown sugar and white sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Add in the eggs to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Add in the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce and water.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Pour into prepared baking pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cake tests done.
Cool, dust with confectioners' sugar or serve topped with whipped cream.
Delicious!

Questions & Replies

Can I make this recipe in a bundt pan. Would I need to change anything to do so? And I have someone who is allergic to nuts. Do I need to do anything different if I leave the nuts out?

carolynlgreen

Reviews

This is the best cake I've ever eaten! I've made it twice in a week and suspect I am addicted to it. I thought chocolate cake was my favorite, but not anymore. Thanks so much for this recipe:)

missmanda
Excellant cake. Very good made in muffin pan. Thanks

jmjrpid7581
Excellent! Very tasty and moist. My husband can't stay away.

blueballgrandma
Kittencal I must admit when I first looked at your recipe I thought that it was just another ordinary old applesauce cake!!! Anyway, because of your reputation I decided to make it and I do apologize for my doubts. It was wonderful. The only change I made was to cut back on the sugar by 1/4 cup, but that is a taste preference. Also I used 1/2 butter and 1/2 shortening because I know that makes it a lighter cake. Topped it with lemon cream cheese icing and we ate half of it in one evening. Thanks again.

waynejohn1234
This is a FABULOUS MOIST SWEET and SPICY cake. It is one of those cakes that improves with sitting. I used real butter instead of shortening but kept everything else the same. It was great with whipped cream but doesn't really need anything. I can imagine it with chopped apples in it. YUM! Made for Zaar Tag.

Engrossed