Description
The Applesauce Delight Cake offers a perfect blend of spices and sweetness, making it an ideal choice for a comforting dessert or a cozy afternoon snack. Featuring a moist texture and infused with flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, this cake brings warmth to any table. Simple to prepare and delightful in taste, this recipe becomes a quick favorite for anyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (217g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9″x5″ loaf pan by generously spraying it with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the beaten egg to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing well until fully blended. Stir in the applesauce until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Ensure not to overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar to enhance the presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes