Geraldine's Applesauce Cake

Warm, spiced, and irresistibly moist, Geraldine's Applesauce Cake is a timeless classic that brings comfort to your table with every bite. Made with a delicate balance of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this easy applesauce cake achieves its rich flavor using unsweetened applesauce, which also keeps it delightfully moist. The addition of optional raisins or chopped nuts adds a delightful texture, while a simple dusting of powdered sugar provides an elegant finish. Ready in just over an hour, this one-bowl wonder is perfect for dessert, afternoon tea, or even a cozy brunch treat. If you're searching for an easy applesauce cake recipe packed with old-fashioned charm and fall-inspired flavors, Geraldine's Applesauce Cake is guaranteed to be a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
• 0 powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted and cooled butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

If using raisins or chopped nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Enjoy Geraldine's Applesauce Cake as a dessert or a sweet snack with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1327.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3753.2

Total Fat 109.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 1916.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 676.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 458.6g
Protein 44.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 363.8mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 2132.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.5%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 69.9%