Delicious and Moist Applesauce Cake Recipe

Indulge in the wonderful flavors of this old-fashioned homemade applesauce cake. Made with fresh applesauce and warm spices, this moist and flavorful cake is perfect for fall or any time of the year. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a snack with a cup of tea, this applesauce cake will surely satisfy your cravings. Try this easy recipe and bring back fond memories of your mother's baking.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
5. Mix in the applesauce and vanilla extract until fully combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
11. If desired, frost the cooled cake with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts or pecans.
12. Slice and serve the delicious applesauce cake. Enjoy!

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