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A freshly baked Amish Applesauce Cake on a rustic wooden table, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, illuminated by warm natural light

Amish Applesauce Cake

Isabella
This moist and spiced Amish Applesauce Cake is a delightful homemade treat bursting with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and applesauce. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday gatherings. A dusting of powdered sugar adds the finishing touch to this comforting, old-fashioned dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Freeze Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch round or square cake pan
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Toothpick (for doneness testing)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
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  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in applesauce and sour cream until well combined.
  • Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
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  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add ½ cup of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the batter.
This cake pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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