Servings: 8 people
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- If using, fold in the walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes to cool before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust. Store the cake wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days; refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to restore moistness. For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg
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