the best homemade applesauce cake recipe<\/strong> around, this one won\u2019t let you down!<\/p>\nLight and fluffy, with just 9 ingredients (yes, really), it\u2019s everything you could ever hope for in a healthy Fall dessert. <\/p>\n
The cake is easy to make and kid friendly, with no eggs or dairy required, and it can even be oil free. This is a really great way to use up extra applesauce.<\/p>\n
Also try this popular Crustless Pumpkin Pie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe first time I ever tried an applesauce cake was one November night back in high school, at a friend\u2019s sleepover birthday party. <\/p>\n
Trying to be healthier, she had substituted the oil in a boxed spice cake mix with applesauce. <\/p>\n
Not normally a fan of low fat cakes or baked goods, I remember being so impressed with how moist and tender the cake was even without added fat. <\/p>\n
Over the years, I\u2019ve come up with my own old fashioned applesauce cake that doesn\u2019t rely on a box (because from scratch always tastes better). <\/p>\n
It envelops the entire kitchen in a sweet cinnamon aroma as you\u2019re baking and makes you want to cozy up next to a warm fireplace, fork in hand. <\/p>\n
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<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHow to make an applesauce cake<\/h3>\n To make the cake, start by gathering the ingredients and greasing an 8-inch baking pan or lining it with parchment paper.<\/p>\n
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, whisk all liquid ingredients, then stir in remaining ingredients to form a batter.<\/p>\n
Smooth the batter into the prepared baking pan, and place on the oven\u2019s center rack to cook for 15 minutes or until perfectly fluffy. Let cool.<\/p>\n
Frost as desired, and serve. If you can wait, the cake is even sweeter and better textured a day after it\u2019s made. <\/p>\n
I recommend refrigerating leftovers for freshness, and they should be good for about 3-4 days. Or slice and freeze for up to a month.<\/p>\n
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<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nApple cake frosting options<\/h3>\n The apple spice cake can be dusted with powdered sugar or iced with a basic glaze or with melted coconut butter. <\/p>\n
You can also top it with Coconut Whipped Cream, store bought vanilla frosting, dairy free ice cream, or the homemade cream cheese frosting recipe below: <\/p>\n
Simply whip together 8 oz packaged or homemade cream cheese or\u00a0Vegan Cream Cheese\u00a0with 4 oz butter or vegan butter, 2 cups powdered sugar (unrefined if desired), and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
<\/picture> <\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nApplesauce snack cake ingredients<\/h3>\n For the applesauce:<\/strong> Either sweetened or natural unsweetened applesauce works. And if you wish to use homemade applesauce, that works too!<\/p>\nFor the flour:<\/strong> I\u2019ve successfully made the recipe with spelt flour (for a whole grain option), regular all purpose flour, or oat flour for a gluten free cake. In general, I\u2019m not a fan of baked goods with whole wheat flour, so sub that at your own risk.<\/p>\nIf you prefer a flourless cake, try either this Keto Birthday Cake or my Almond Flour Banana Bread.<\/p>\n
For the sweetener:<\/strong> I used unrefined coconut sugar for the cake in the photos, but regular white or brown sugar or unrefined cane sugar also work. Granulated erythritol or xylitol are most likely fine to use as well, although I haven\u2019t tried them here. <\/p>\n