🍎🍰 Applesauce Cinnamon Cake

A moist, warmly spiced cake that’s perfect with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (360 g) unsweetened applesauce

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan or a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
5. Stir in the applesauce.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
9. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool before slicing and serving.

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup diced apples

Serving Suggestions

• Dust with powdered sugar.
• Serve warm with whipped cream.
• Pair with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 30–40 minutes
Serves: 8–10

🍎✨ This cake is soft, fragrant with cinnamon, and naturally moist thanks to the applesauce. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert.