Amish Applesauce Cake

Amish Applesauce Cake

Ingredients:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ cup applesauce

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar (optional but adds richness)

½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Combine wet ingredients:

In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar (if using), oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Combine and fold:

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in nuts or raisins if desired.

5. Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool and serve:

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or dust with powdered sugar.