Amish Applesauce Cake is a beloved traditional dessert known for its moist texture, warm spices, and comforting apple flavor. This cake is perfect for cozy afternoons, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want a slice of homemade goodness.
Featuring simple ingredients like applesauce, cinnamon, and nuts, it’s easy to prepare and delivers rich, wholesome taste with every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
- Moist and tender crumb thanks to applesauce and a balanced mix of sugars.
- Warm, cozy spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice create a comforting aroma.
- Crunchy texture from walnuts or pecans adds a delightful contrast.
- Option to include raisins for extra sweetness and chewiness.
- Versatile: bake in a 9×13 pan or a bundt pan for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups applesauce (unsweetened preferred)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or a bundt pan. - Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the white and brown sugars until light and fluffy. - Add Eggs
Beat in the whole egg and the additional egg yolk until well combined. - Mix Wet Ingredients
Stir in the applesauce and milk until the mixture is smooth. - Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. - Incorporate Dry into Wet
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on medium-low speed until just combined. - Add Nuts and Raisins
Fold in the chopped nuts and raisins if using. - Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 40 minutes for a 9×13 pan, or 55 minutes for a bundt pan, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. - Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired before serving.
Tips for the Perfect Amish Applesauce Cake
- Use unsweetened applesauce to control sweetness and enhance natural apple flavor.
- For a twist, try adding a pinch of cardamom or ginger to the spices.
- Substitute walnuts with hazelnuts or pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Serve with a drizzle of caramel or apple cider glaze for an extra special touch.
This Amish Applesauce Cake is a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of fall year-round. Its moist texture and warm spices make it a comforting treat that’s easy to make and sure to please family and friends.
Enjoy baking and savor every slice!
