Best 7 Grandma Florences Applesauce Cake Recipes

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Grandma Florence's Applesauce Cake is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through generations. It is a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is made with applesauce, which gives it a delicious and unique flavor. It is also a great way to use up any leftover applesauce you may have on hand. Whether you are looking for a classic dessert recipe or something new to try, Grandma Florence's Applesauce Cake is sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA FLORENCE'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This was made by my grandmother every Holiday. She would make three or four of these at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Her mom, Grandma Florence, made these for her when she was growing up. It has been passed down now to me, the fourth generation. Enjoy.

Provided by gertc96

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2/3 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons butter (melted)
3 1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups raisins
1 cup nuts

Steps:

  • Mix or sift dry ingredients together.
  • Add butter butter and applesauce.
  • Mix all this together well.
  • Pour into a greased tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 for about an hour or until toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.5, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 1002.3, Carbohydrate 145.7, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 72.3, Protein 10.6

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it's the first dessert gone...including the crumbs! -Joanie Jager, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup raisins
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce and water. Drain raisins; fold into batter with the walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma's Applesauce Cake image

This moist cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it's the first dessert gone...including the crumbs!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup raisins
1 cup hot water
½ cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup boiling water
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients except last three. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water; add to batter. Mix well. Drain softened raisins and fold into batter. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 40 minutes. If desired, dust top with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm or cold. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 300.1 mg, Sugar 47.1 g

OLIVIA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Olivia's Applesauce Cake image

This cake is the one Olivia Walton made in the movie "The Homecoming", which was the basis for the TV series "The Waltons". She made the cake for Christmas, but apples are plentiful here, so we enjoy it any time of the year!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Remove 1/2 cup flour mixture to a small bowl; stir in raisins and nuts. , Add remaining flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisin mixture. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma's Applesauce Cake image

This moist cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it's the first dessert gone...including the crumbs!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup raisins
1 cup hot water
½ cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup boiling water
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients except last three. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water; add to batter. Mix well. Drain softened raisins and fold into batter. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 40 minutes. If desired, dust top with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm or cold. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 300.1 mg, Sugar 47.1 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE (GRANDMA BEA PHILLIPS RECIPE) RECIPE



Applesauce Cake (Grandma Bea Phillips recipe) Recipe image

Provided by Terry M

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs beaten
3 cups applesauce with 3 tsp baking soda added to it
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 cups of raisins
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Flour and grease a tube pan or 2 loaf pans. 2. Stir together applesauce and baking soda. Set aside. Cream butter, sugar and eggs together, add to applesauce mix. 3. Stir together dry ingredients; flour, cloves, all spice, cinnamon & salt, add to applesauce mixture. Stir in raisins and walnuts. 4. Pour into baking pan. Bake 350 degrees, tube pan for 1 hour 20 minutes or loaf pans for 1 hour.

GRANDMA'S SPICY APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Grandma used to bring this cake to picnics and potlucks. It travels well, keeps well, and holds together if you're eating with your fingers. My mother makes it for my father's birthday every year.

Provided by LindaS

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Dust raisins in cocoa and set aside.
  • Mix in dry ingredients and applesauce.
  • Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Grease and dust a 9" tube pan or bundt pan with cocoa.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 70-80 minutes, until cake tests done with a toothpick.
  • Cool slightly before removing from pan.
  • Frost with Glossy Chocolate Icing #90756.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Apples: For a classic applesauce cake, use a variety of apples that will give you a mix of tart and sweet flavors. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Make Sure Your Applesauce is Smooth: If your applesauce has any chunks, be sure to puree it until it is smooth before adding it to the cake batter. This will help ensure that the cake has a fine, even crumb.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, then stop.
  • Bake the Cake Until a Toothpick Inserted into the Center Comes Out Clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through without overbaking it.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting It: This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.

Conclusion:

Grandma Florence's Applesauce Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, sweet and tangy flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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