amish applesauce cake recipe​

This Amish applesauce cake is a moist, spiced dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. Rich with warm cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, it's perfect for fall gatherings, afternoon coffee, or holiday tables. It’s even better the next day!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 egg
• 1¾ cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup raisins (optional)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with parchment.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. Mix in applesauce until well combined.
5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in raisins and nuts if using.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let cool before slicing. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar or a light glaze.