Delicious and Moist Applesauce Cake Recipe

This applesauce cake is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and packed with apple and spice flavors. The addition of applesauce adds a lot of moisture to the cake, making it incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
3. Add the applesauce, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the sugar mixture and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve the cake slices with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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