Best Wonderful Applesauce Spice Cake Recipes

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NEVER FAIL APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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You need just one bowl and one pan while preparing this quick and delicious spice cake with applesauce and pecans.

Provided by Glenda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup butter
½ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 eggs
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour, white sugar, soda, salt, baking powder, and spices into a large mixing bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup butter or margarine, buttermilk, and applesauce. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in eggs. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, and add 1 cup chopped pecans. Keep stirring until browned. Stir cooled pecans into cream cheese mixture. Frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 258.3 mg, Sugar 48.5 g

WONDERFUL APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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There are many different recipes for applesauce cake this one has remained a favorite, it's a really moist cake with tons of flavor, there is really no need for frosting just top with a couple of tablespoons of whipped cream or Cool Whip topping --- if you are using sweetened applesauce I suggest to maybe cut down the sugar slightly unless you prefer a sweeter cake --- I think you will really enjoy this cake!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup Crisco shortening (butter or plain)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts, chopped
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
  • In a large bowl cream together the shortening and brown sugar and white sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add in the eggs to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Add in the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce and water.
  • Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool, dust with confectioners' sugar or serve topped with whipped cream.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.7, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 44.8, Protein 5.7

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Savor the warm feelings of comfort and contentment from this Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake, a long-time favorite recipe. Bake a slice of nice today.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into bake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Turn right-side up. Cool completely.
  • For frosting, combine frosting and cinnamon; stir until blended. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 362.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup Filippo Berio® Extra Light Olive Oil plus some, for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar for dusting or sweetened whipped cream for frosting, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9-inch square pan with olive oil. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In a large bowl mix brown sugar and olive oil on medium speed with an electric mixer. Mix until blended. Add applesauce and mix well. Add flour mixture all at once. Beat on low speed until well blended. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or frosted with whipped cream.

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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I got this recipe years ago from a cookbook. I love this applesauce spice cake with cream cheese frosting or a homemade buttercream. My family thinks this is a very good moist cake. I have used regular milk in the place of buttermilk.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix the first 8 ingredients.
  • Add the buttermilk, margarine, shortening,and vanilla.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on low for 2 minutes and then on high speed.
  • Add the eggs and beat again.
  • Pour in a 13x9x2 greased cake pan.
  • Baked on 350 for 30-35 minutes.
  • Cool and frost.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 313.3, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 38.1, Protein 6

SPICY APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This picnic-perfect cake travels and slices very well. With chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins, it's a real crowd pleaser. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups applesauce
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the applesauce, sugar, shortening and eggs. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in the raisins, chocolate chips and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Apple     Spice     Fall     Clove     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

For cake
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons light rum
1 large egg
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
For icing
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup turbinado sugar
6 tablespoons canned evaporated milk
1 teaspoon light rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Special Equipment
a 10-inch springform pan (25 cm)

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter pan and set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat together sugar, butter, and rum with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until combined well, then add egg and beat until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes with a stand mixer or 5 to 6 minutes with a handheld. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, mixing until combined well. Add applesauce and mix until combined well.
  • Spread batter evenly in springform pan and bake until a wooden pick or skewer comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then remove side of pan and cool completely.
  • Make icing:
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then add sugar and evaporated milk and simmer, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in rum, vanilla, salt, and remaining tablespoon butter, then whisk in confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. Cool to warm, about 20 minutes, then spread over cooled cake.

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