Best 3 Applesauce Date Cake Recipes

Applesauce date cake is a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a combination of applesauce, dates, and spices, and is often topped with a streusel topping. This cake is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to serve at a family gathering or a special treat to enjoy on your own, applesauce date cake is sure to please.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE DATE CAKE

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This a wonderfull dense cake. Got the recipe from a magazine about 30 years ago. Kind of reminds me a little of a fruit cake.

Provided by SandraJ

Categories Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup soft butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 cups hot applesauce
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 deg.
Grease well and flour a 9-by-9-by-2 inch baking pan.
Into a large bowl of electric mixer, sift flour with baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, salt.
Then add eggs, sugar, butter, and 1 cup applesauce; at low speed, beat just until ingredients are combined.
At medium speed, beat 2 minutes longer, occasionally scraping side of bowl and guiding mixture into beater with rubber scraper.
Add remaining applesauce, dates and walnuts; beat 1 minute.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 50 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan 10 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Let cool on wire rack.
Frost with a Cream-Cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 516.8, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 41, Protein 7.3

APPLESAUCE - DATE CAKE

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My mom use to make this recipe as I was a child, she said her father made this ... This is made in a 9 x 9 inch pan

Provided by Lori-Jo Wahl

Categories Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 c "unsifted" all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 eggs
1 c light brown sugar, packed firmly
1/2 c butter, softened
2 c "hot" applesauce
1 c dates, chopped
3/4 c coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

1. Preheat oven: 350 degrees. Grease & flour a 9 x 9 inch pan; set aside.
2. In large bowl: mix flour with baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, & cloves. Add eggs, brown sugar, soft butter & 1 cup of "HOT" applesauce; beat at low speed just until ingredients are combined. Beat again for 2 more minutes at medium speed.
3. Add remaining 1 cup "HOT" applesauce, dates,& nuts; beat for 1 minute. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; then remove & cool on wire rack.

APPLESAUCE DATE CAKE

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Make and share this Applesauce Date Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 cups applesauce
1 cup dates, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F
Spray a 13 X 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and egg; beat well.
Add flour mixture alternately with applesauce, beating after each addition.
Stir in dates.
Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool.
Sprinmkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Tips:

For a smooth and creamy applesauce, peel and core the apples before cooking.
If you don't have any dates on hand, you can substitute raisins or dried cranberries.
To make the cake extra moist, add a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
For a sweeter cake, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar.
If you want a more pronounced apple flavor, use a tart apple variety, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn.
To make the cake gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
For a vegan cake, use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.

Conclusion:

This applesauce date cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and simple ingredients, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dessert or a special treat for a holiday party, this applesauce date cake is the perfect choice.