Best 15 Grandmas Applesauce Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the world of nostalgia and flavors, where we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for grandma's applesauce cake. This classic dessert holds a special place in our hearts, evoking memories of family gatherings, cozy kitchens, and the comforting aroma of apples and cinnamon. With its moist crumb, tangy sweetness, and heartwarming history, grandma's applesauce cake is a timeless treat that deserves to be celebrated. In this article, we will explore the secrets behind this beloved recipe, uncovering the perfect balance of ingredients and techniques that make it truly extraordinary.

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

MOTHER'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Mother's Applesauce Cake image

This is a good old-fashioned applesauce cake. It will fill your house with the spicy fragrance of fall.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup raisins
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and soda. Set aside.
  • Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs. Add flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in the raisins, dates, and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool on wire rack.
  • To make icing, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in 1 cup brown sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in milk, and continue to stir until the mixture returns to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool for 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE I



Applesauce Cake I image

A quick and easy cake--we eat it for breakfast at our house.

Provided by Joanna

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chilled applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine with sugar. Add applesauce; beat well. Stir in flour, soda, and spices. Add nuts and raisins.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until done. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 161.1 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

GRANDMA FLORENCE'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma Florence's Applesauce Cake image

Going to let the first recipe I post be one of my grandmas! She's why I enjoy cooking so much. I remember always looking forward to going to her house because we'd always end up in the kitchen together. This was a holiday favorite and she'd always make two or three so everyone was able to get some. So moist and delicious.

Provided by Krissy Crites

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 c flour
4 tsp baking soda
2/3 c cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 c sugar
6 Tbsp butter, melted
3 1/2 c applesauce
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp clove
2 tsp cinnamon
2 c raisins
1 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Mix or Sift dry ingredients together.
  • 2. Add melted butter and applesauce.
  • 3. Mix all ingredients together well and pour into a greased bunt pan.
  • 4. Bake at 350 for about one hour or until toothpick comes out clean.

GRANDMA FLORENCE'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma Florence's Applesauce Cake image

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 SPICY APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma's Spicy Applesauce Cake image

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.

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma's Applesauce Cake image

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 PIE



Grandma's Applesauce Pie image

This is one of the recipes I remember most from my childhood. My grandmother always had this on hand for her grandkids who came to visit. It was invented especially for us kids because it had no "chunks" of apple in it. There was no surprise that the adults loved this pie, just as much as we did.

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

pastry for double-crust pie (your favorite recipe, or commercially prepared pie dough)
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups applesauce

Steps:

  • Prepare pastry for 2 crust pie shell, using your favorite recipe for pie shells.
  • Roll out 2 balls of dough until they measure large enough to fit your pie pan.
  • Line bottom of 8" pie pan with one of the rolled out pastry pieces.
  • Set the other rolled-out dough aside for a bit.
  • Bake the shell for 10 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs, applesauce, sugar and seasonings.
  • Pour mixture into 8" prepared pie shell.
  • Add top pastry to pie and seal edges.
  • With tines of a fork, prick holes on top of pie shell to vent.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then turn oven down to 350 degrees and continue baking 30 more minutes.
  • Note: If you like a more custard-y pie, try adding 1/2 to 1 cup of milk to the above ingredients before pouring into the pieshell (use a 9" shell in this case).

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma's Applesauce Cake image

Categories     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup Butter
1 1/2 cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1 cup Flour
1/4 tablespoons Baking Powder
1 cup Apple Sauce
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon and cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
2 cups Raisins
1 cup Walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350
  • Combine butter, sugar and eggs. Mix well. Add apple sauce and mix well
  • Combine all dry ingredients. Mix into wet ingredients until smooth
  • Add raisins and walnuts.
  • Spray loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 min. Let cool in pan before removing.

GRANDMA'S ONE BOWL MOLASSES APPLESAUCE CAKE



Grandma's One Bowl Molasses Applesauce Cake image

My Mom has been making this for 20 years. This is a very dense, moist cake, maybe closer to a pound cake, but that's what I like about it. We added the raisins to the recipe, so you could omit them. I also like to add Walnuts, some day I may also add some coconut. This is great warm or cold.

Provided by Mollie 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups white flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup molasses
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
3/4 cup raisins, soaked in hot water to plump (drain)
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients, cut in butter. Stir in molasses, egg, applesauce, raisins.
  • Pour into greased and floured 8" square pan. Bake 350 for 40-45 minute.
  • Drizzle with glaze when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 519.9, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 28.1, Protein 4.5

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS



Grandma's Applesauce Cake with Raisins and Pecans image

Make and share this Grandma's Applesauce Cake with Raisins and Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhonda O

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar till light.
  • Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.
  • Stir in raisins and pecans.
  • Turn batter into greased and lightly floured pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
  • Bake at 350 F about 45 minutes to till done.
  • Cool in pan.
  • (an additional 1/3 cup raisins can be substituted for the 1/2 cup of pecans, if desired).

GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE



Grandma's Apple Cake image

My grandma's apple cake recipe is perfect for fall gatherings. With lightly spiced apples and a sweet glaze, each slice is comforting. -Zainab Storms, A Classic Twist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Line bottom of a 10-in. springform pan or a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment; grease parchment. In a bowl, whisk together flour and next 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, beat oil, sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thick, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice. Add dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in apples and walnuts (batter will be thick). , Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55- 60 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack. , For glaze, mix confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 22g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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 FRESH APPLE CAKE



Grandma's Fresh Apple Cake image

A wonderful loaf cake that is chock full of apples. It also contains raisins and nuts.

Provided by Steve Dale

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups peeled and chopped apple
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Mix sugar, egg, and oil together in another bowl. Stir in the flour mixture just until combined; fold in apple, walnuts, and raisins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 208.9 mg, Sugar 23 g

APPLESAUCE CAKE



Applesauce Cake image

"This family favorite is so sweet, moist and tender, no one will know it's a low-fat cake," says Joanne Huff of Champaign, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup egg substitute
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg substitute for 1 minute on medium speed. Add the applesauce, sugar and oil; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; add to applesauce mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and walnuts., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts :

GRAN'S APPLE CAKE



Gran's Apple Cake image

My grandmother occasionally brought over this wonderful cake warm from the oven. The spicy apple flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese frosting made this recipe one that we treasured. Even though I've lightened it up, it's still a family favorite. -Lauris Conrad, Turlock, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in apples and pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar (mixture will be soft). Spread over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples: This will ensure that your applesauce cake has the best flavor and texture. Choose apples that are firm and free of bruises or blemishes.
  • Peel and core your apples: This is an important step to remove the skin and seeds from the apples. You can use a vegetable peeler or a paring knife to peel the apples, and an apple corer to remove the seeds.
  • Cook your apples until they are soft: This will make them easier to mash and will help to release their natural sweetness. You can cook your apples in a saucepan on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in the microwave.
  • Use a good quality applesauce: If you are using store-bought applesauce, be sure to choose one that is made with 100% apples and no added sugar or preservatives.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set properly.

Conclusion:

Applesauce cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with different spices, nuts, and fruits. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced pro, you are sure to love this classic recipe.

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