Moist Classic Applesauce Cake (Print Version)

Tender, soft applesauce cake with cinnamon and optional nuts—a cozy classic for any occasion.

# Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup applesauce
02 - 1/2 cup water
03 - 3 tbsp oil or additional applesauce
04 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 1 tbsp white vinegar

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 1/2 cups flour (white, spelt, or oat)
07 - 1/3 cup sugar
08 - 3/4 tsp salt
09 - 3/4 tsp baking soda
10 - 3/4 tsp baking powder
11 - 1/4 tsp cinnamon
12 - Optional: 1/4 tsp allspice
13 - Optional: 1/2 cup raisins, chopped walnuts, or shredded coconut

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Whisk the liquid ingredients together in a mixing bowl, then add the dry ingredients and stir to form a smooth batter.
03 - Smooth the batter evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 8-inch pan.
04 - Bake in the oven's center rack for 18 minutes.
05 - Let the cake cool completely, then frost as desired. The cake will taste even sweeter the next day.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Leftover applesauce can be used to make applesauce muffins or other baked goods.

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