Best 9 Grandmas Spicy Applesauce Cake Recipes
Grandmas spicy applesauce cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by families for generations. It is a simple cake to make, but the combination of spices and applesauce gives it a unique and delicious flavor. Whether you are looking for a special treat for the holidays or just a comforting dessert to enjoy on a cold day, grandmas spicy applesauce cake is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE
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
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.
MY GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE
I am posting this recipe for safe keeping. My grandma just passed away and this is my favorite recipe of hers. She always made it at Christmas time. I think it is better if it sits for a day or so to let the flavors blend.
Provided by Redneck Princess
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 tube cake, 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Prepare a tube pan.
- Put raisins in a 1 quart pan and cover with water.
- Cook until almost dry.
- Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients.
- When raisins are done mix into dry ingredients with applesauce and melted butter.
- Bake in prepared tube pan for 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 262.4, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 36.1, Protein 4.6
GRANDMA'S SPICY APPLESAUCE CAKE
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
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 FLORENCE'S APPLESAUCE CAKE
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
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
SPICY APPLESAUCE CAKE
This picnic-perfect cake travels and slices very well. With chocolate chips, walnuts and raisins, it's a real crowd pleaser. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 20-24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the applesauce, sugar, shortening and eggs. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in the raisins, chocolate chips and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MOTHER'S APPLESAUCE CAKE
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
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
GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS
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
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).
OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE
Savor the warm feelings of comfort and contentment from this Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake, a long-time favorite recipe. Bake a slice of nice today.
Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Duncan Hines® Canada
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into bake pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Turn right-side up. Cool completely.
- For frosting, combine frosting and cinnamon; stir until blended. Spread over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 362.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g
OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE CAKE
I like it how it doesn't "cheat" by using a packaged cake mix. This recipe is from "Simply Delicious"- A cookbook comprised of Herberger's Employee Family Recipes.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs; add applesauce and mix well.
- Stir dry ingredients into mixture, alternating with water.
- Blend fruit and nuts into batter.
- Pour into greased and floured 9"x13" pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes.
- Cool in pan and frost.
- Make frosting: Combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk and 3 tablespoons butter in top of double boiler.
- Cook rapidly for about 3 minutes, stirring.
- Cool to luke warm and add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Beat in confectioner's sugar to right consistency.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe apples: This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your cake.
- Peel and core the apples before cooking: This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness from the cake.
- Cook the apples until they are soft: This will help to create a smooth and flavorful applesauce.
- Use a combination of spices: This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of the cake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- 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 frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Spicy Applesauce Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The applesauce and spices give the cake a moist and flavorful texture, while the cream cheese frosting adds a rich and creamy topping. This cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
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