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Homemade Applesauce Cake

Homemade Applesauce Cake is more than just a simple Apple Cake.  So moist, it's made with homemade applesauce, a touch of cinnamon and a delicious brown sugar and cinnamon crumb topping. The perfect breakfast, snack or dessert Cake.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 2 cups cake/pastry flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt*
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup thick applesauce** homemade or storebought
*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
**the homemade applesauce makes a cup or even a bit more.
THICK APPLESAUCE
  • 2 large apples (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
CRUMB TOPPING
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter (cold)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan or a 9/10 inch bundt pan. (23/25cm)
FOR THE APPLESAUCE
  1. In a medium pot add the chopped apples, water and lemon juice.  Cook on  low heat (stirring occasionally) for approximately 15 minutes or until the apples soften then add the sugar and mash, continue to cook for approximately 3-5 minutes.  Let cool before using. 
FOR THE CAKE
  1. In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar, then add the egg yolks and combine well.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.  Add to the creamed mixture alternately  with the applesauce.
  3. Pour into prepared cake or bundt pan, sprinkle with crumb topping and bake for approximately 45 minutes (test with a toothpick for doneness).  Let cool before serving.  Enjoy!
CRUMB TOPPING
  1. In a small bowl whisk together brown sugar, flour and cinnamon cut in cold butter to make coarse crumbs.

Notes

  • You are going to want an apple that doesn’t become mushy while baking, these are the perfect choice. Northern Spy, Jonagold, Pink Lady, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Golden Delicious apples. I usually reach for Gala apples.
  • To make homemade pastry/cake flour - For every cup of all purpose flour, remove two tablespoons and replace with two tablespoons of corn starch. Be sure to sift the flour and cornstarch together a couple of times, this way it is sure to be properly combined and lump free. Cake flour in cakes will give you a very tender texture and fine crumb, it will also help the cake to rise.
  • The cake should be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry area for up to 1-2 days. It can also be stored in the fridge for up to five days.
  • If your house is quite warm, then it is always advised to store in the fridge. The cake should be removed from the fridge an hour before serving to let it come to room temperature.
  • The cake can also be frozen in a freezer safe container, it will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Potassium 184mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 435IU (9%) Vitamin C 2.4mg (3%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 184mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 435IU 9%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.