Paula Deen's Applesauce Cake

Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of Paula Deen's Applesauce Cake, a moist and spiced delight that's perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations. This easy-to-make dessert combines the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to create a fragrant, tender cake that's bursting with autumnal charm. With optional add-ins like raisins and chopped nuts, this recipe allows for a personalized touch to suit your taste. Made with pantry staples and ready in just over an hour, this classic applesauce cake is a crowd-pleaser that's ideal for sharing—or savoring all to yourself. Serve it plain, dust it with powdered sugar, or pair it with a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or bundt cake pan.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Gradually mix in the applesauce until fully combined.

Step 6

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

If using, fold in the raisins and chopped nuts gently with a spatula.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1264.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3568.6

Total Fat 123.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 496mg	0%
Sodium 3094.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 591.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 341.9g
Protein 64.6g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 362.0mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 2727.6mg	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: 29.8%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 63.3%