APPLESAUCE MOLASSES CAKE - LOW-FAT, DAIRY-FREE & GLUTEN-FREE

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Applesauce Molasses Cake - Low-Fat, Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free image

A moist, delicious spice cake that also happens to be low in fat and free of gluten and dairy. If you use another GF flour mix make sure it contains adequate amounts of guar gum or xanthan gum to help the cake rise. Kosher: Pareve.

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/3 cup blackstrap molasses
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1 1/2 cups brown rice flour (fine ground)
1/2 cup potato starch (not potato flour)
1/4 cup tapioca starch
1 teaspoon guar gum
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Sift dry ingredients together in large mixing bowl, combining thoroughly.
  • Blend wet ingredients in a separate mixing bowl.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients slowly while beating with electric beater or large whisk. Beat thoroughly, until smooth.
  • Spray 9" round cake pan or 9x13" baking pan with baking spray. (For easier removal of cake from pan, place parchment paper on bottom of pan before spraying). Pour batter into cake pan.
  • Bake cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cake comes out nearly clean.
  • Remove cake from pan and place on cooling rack. Serve while warm.
  • Optionally, the cake can be frosted with vanilla frosting or dusted with powdered sugar before serving.

Roxanne Lester
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Namanya Daphine
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This cake is a bit dense, but I like that. It's a hearty cake that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Husnain Khan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Harrison Azubuike
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it the day before and store it in the refrigerator.


Leroy Modise
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Nimra Zaheer
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious, moist cake that everyone will love.


i_em _ahmi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great basic cake that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.


Zaineb Idrees
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover applesauce. It's also a good option for people with dietary restrictions.


Atiq Ur Rehman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


delano souza
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a good cake.


Givone
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I'm not usually a big fan of applesauce cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the molasses adds a nice depth of flavor.


Alvin Dhliwayo
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This cake is perfect for a fall dessert. The applesauce and molasses give it a warm, cozy flavor.


Boamah Rabbi
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. My kids even asked for seconds!


noyon ghosh
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of applesauce and molasses. It's also really moist and fluffy.


Ellis Diggs
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Sandro Jean
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This applesauce molasses cake was a hit at my gluten-free, dairy-free dinner party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet, tangy flavor.