Description
Amish Applesauce Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring the wholesome taste of applesauce combined with warm spices, nuts, and raisins. This old-fashioned cake is easy to prepare and baked to perfection, offering a tender crumb and a delightful balance of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup water
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, shortening, unsweetened applesauce, water, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix the ingredients until you get a smooth batter.
- Add Nuts and Raisins: Gently stir in the chopped nuts and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan and spread it out evenly. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts or pecans for the chopped nuts based on preference.
- For a dairy-free version, ensure shortening is used instead of butter and use plant-based shortening if desired.
- The cake keeps well for several days when stored covered at room temperature.
- Try adding a pinch of cloves or allspice to enhance the spicy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
