Vintage Cookery - Applesauce Cake

 

This recipe is amazing and it has the added benefit that it uses no eggs!  I’m not entirely sure of its origins, but it does remind me of the depression era cakes.  I frosted mine with some cream cheese frosting and it was so good.  I think it would be perfect to take to a picnic, barbecue, a potluck or served at a dinner party.  It’s easy to make, uses few ingredients and it is really good!

 

      Applesauce Cake 

1 1/2 cups flour                                               4 Tbs. melted butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar                              1/2 cup water, milk or apple juice

1 tsp. baking soda                                           1 Tbs. vinegar

1/2 tsp. salt                                                      1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice                                2 cups applesauce

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 

Mix flour, sugar, soda, salt and pie spice together in a large bowl.  Add raisins and nuts stirring together to coat.  Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir until well combined.  Pour batter into a well oiled 8" X 8" square or round cake pan.  Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 35 to 40 minutes until center springs back to the touch.  Remove from oven and cool.  Frost with cream cheese icing or cover with a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

 

Honestly, this cake is delicious all on its own, but cream cheese frosting takes it right over the top making it perfect for sharing with guests, taking to a potluck or picnic or just enjoying all to yourself.  I’d even be happy with this as my next birthday cake.  I hope you try this one.  You won’t be disappointed.