Easy Applesauce Cake

Easy Applesauce Cake

12 servings
This applesauce cake is perfectly moist, scented with cinnamon and brown sugar. And you mix the entire dough in the cake pan! No mixing bowls required.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    1 ¼ c
  • light brown sugar
    ⅝ c
  • ground cinnamon
    1 ½ tsp
  • baking powder
    ¾ tsp
  • baking soda
    ¾ tsp
  • kosher salt
    ¼ tsp
  • egg
    1
  • olive oil
    ⅓ c
  • plain Greek yogurt
    ½ c
  • unsweetened applesauce
    ½ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • Powdered sugar

    for dusting

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

  2. 2

    Put the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the baking pan. Use a fork to thoroughly mix the ingredients together.

  3. 3

    Use your hands to make a hole in the center of the dry ingredients. Into the hole, crack the egg and add the olive oil, yogurt, applesauce, and vanilla. Use a fork to mix the ingredients together until smooth and blended. Smooth the top of the batter with the side of a butter knife.

  4. 4

    Bake until the cake is fairly firm when you press lightly at its center and a toothpick inserted in the middle has no wet batter sticking to it, 25 to 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from the oven and leave on the counter to cool completely, 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Cut into pieces and use a small spatula to lift them from the pan. Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Easy Applesauce Cake

Easy Applesauce Cake

40 min12 servings155 cal

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About this Recipe

Indulge in the Easiest Applesauce Cake You'll Ever Make

Are you searching for the ultimate easy applesauce cake recipe that delivers incredible flavor without the usual fuss? Look no further! This delightful applesauce cake is a true game-changer, designed for simplicity and maximum deliciousness. What makes it truly special? You mix the entire batter right in the cake pan—yes, that's right, no mixing bowls required! Say goodbye to extra cleanup and hello to more time enjoying this moist, flavorful dessert.

Every bite of this applesauce spice cake is a celebration of warm, comforting flavors. Scented perfectly with ground cinnamon and rich brown sugar, it's the kind of cake that evokes cozy memories. The combination of unsweetened applesauce and plain Greek yogurt ensures a remarkably tender crumb, answering the age-old question: does applesauce make a cake moist? Absolutely! It contributes incredible moisture and a subtle fruity sweetness that makes this cake irresistible.

This recipe is not only incredibly easy but also versatile. For a delightful textural contrast, consider folding in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans before baking. A sprinkle of powdered sugar is elegant, but you could also drizzle it with a simple vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting for an extra touch of decadence. Serve a slice warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and prepare for rave reviews. Learning how to make applesauce cake has never been this effortless or rewarding!

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