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The Best Homemade Applesauce Cake with Walnuts and Raisins

This moist and delicious applesauce cake is the perfect fall comfort dessert that combines the natural sweetness of applesauce with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Whether you're looking for a special brunch treat or a cozy dessert option, this homemade cake delivers incredible flavor with every bite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 268
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the applesauce. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined after each addition.
  6. Gently fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts with a rubber spatula.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23g
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