Best 6 Heirloom Fresh Applesauce Cake Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a timeless classic that embodies the essence of autumn's bounty: the heirloom fresh applesauce cake. This delectable treat, passed down through generations, captures the vibrant flavors of crisp, seasonal apples, harmoniously blended in a moist, tender cake that tantalizes the senses. With its warm, welcoming aroma and rustic charm, this timeless recipe promises a taste of tradition and comfort. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let us embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of crafting the ultimate heirloom fresh applesauce cake, a testament to the enduring allure of simple, wholesome ingredients.

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

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.

HEIRLOOM FRESH APPLESAUCE CAKE



HEIRLOOM FRESH APPLESAUCE CAKE image

This recipe come from a 1920's cookbook. It's really good with fresh apples. Since this is apple season I thought you could use this great cake. I use Honey Crisp Apples when in season. Of course, any cooking apple will do. Even store bought apple sauce will do. It's so moist,no icing is necessary. I put this up there with my Best Carrot Cake Ever recipe and my Contest winning Rhubarb Coffee Cake. My friends and family love it. It's fabulous!

Provided by JANE LOUISE @lovinspoonful

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cup(s) All purpose flour
1 1/2 cup(s) Sugar
1 teaspoon(s) Baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) Baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) Salt
2 teaspoon(s) Ground cinnamon
1/2 cup(s) Vegetable oil
2 1/2 cup(s) Applesauce
2 - Large eggs
1 cup(s) Finely chopped walnuts (optional)
- *i take 4 large fresh unpeeled apples and 1/8 cup sugar in a food processor to make a chunky consistency fresh applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  • In large bowl SIFT flour, sugar, salt, baking soda baking powder, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, mix with a mixer the oil, apple sauce and eggs. Pour mixture in the dry ingredients and mix with mixer until blended. Add nuts and stir.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Bake 35 minutes. Cool and serve plain or with a very light dusting of powdered sugar.

APPLESAUCE CAKE I



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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

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE CAKE



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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

2/3 cup shortening, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 3/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup water
3 cups sifted flour
1/3 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup dates (or half of each) or 1 cup raisins (or half of each)
1 cup walnuts
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2-2 cups confectioners' sugar

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.

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This is a moist, spicey cake. Easy to make and tastes OLD FASHIONED. Good for dessert or as a breakfast treat. Can't remember where I got the recipe, I think from a resident's grand daughter ( I work at a retirement community)

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 1/2 ounces spice cake mix
3 large eggs or 3 large equivalent in egg substitute
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts (in my family I use) (optional)
1 cup raisins
1 container prepared vanilla frosting
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Spray a 13 x 9 pan with bakers joy or grease and flour.
  • In a large bowl combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oil.
  • Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes, stir in nuts or raisins.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 20 minutes.
  • Cool on rack until completely cool.
  • Frosting: In a small bowl mix frosting and ground cinnamon until completely mixed.
  • Frost cool cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3833, Fat 161.2, SaturatedFat 32.4, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 3761.3, Carbohydrate 571.6, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 331.5, Protein 47

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake image

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

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect texture for your applesauce cake, use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour. All-purpose flour provides structure, while cake flour contributes to a tender crumb.
  • Enhance the flavor of your cake by using fresh apples. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn varieties are recommended for their tartness and ability to hold their shape when baked.
  • To ensure even cooking, grate the apples rather than dicing them. This will help distribute the applesauce throughout the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature. A lower oven temperature (325°F) helps prevent the cake from becoming dry.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Heirloom Fresh Applesauce Cake is a delicious and nostalgic treat that combines the classic flavors of applesauce and cake. By following the tips and tricks provided in this article, you can create a moist, flavorful cake that is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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