Grandma's Applesauce Cake with Raisins and Pecans

Transport your taste buds back to the warmth of Grandma’s kitchen with this rich and nostalgic Applesauce Cake with Raisins and Pecans. This old-fashioned dessert is the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and nutty, thanks to the blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves paired with moist applesauce, plump raisins, and crunchy pecans. Made from everyday pantry staples, this delightful cake is surprisingly simple to whip up yet bursting with comforting flavors that feel like a warm hug. Whether served as a cozy afternoon treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert, each slice of this tender, aromatic cake is pure joy. Don’t forget the final dusting of powdered sugar—it’s the crowning touch to this timeless family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup raisins
• 0.75 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the raisins and chopped pecans using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Optional: Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1289.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3877.0

Total Fat 170.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 2470.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 571.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 343.4g
Protein 51.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 319.6mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 2259.7mg	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: 38.2%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 56.7%