Servings: 8 people
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 113 g unsalted butter softened
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 g unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and applesauce.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Use unsweetened applesauce to control the cake's sweetness. Don't skip sifting the dry ingredients; it prevents lumps. Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean edges. For a special touch, brush the warm cake with a glaze made from powdered sugar and apple cider after baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. For longer storage, wrap and freeze slices for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving for the best taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 5mg
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