Applesauce Cake
© Rolling Harvest in partnership with Carversville Farm Foundation
Ingredients
- Butter or oil for greasing pan
- 3 cups flour all-purpose
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks) room temperature
- 1-½ cups light-brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 eggs large
- 2 cups applesauce
- Confectioners sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and honey with a heavy spoon until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined. Add applesauce. Gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined.
- Spoon batter into pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 30-40 minutes.
- Cool in the pan 10 minutes. Turn out of pan onto a cutting board, baking sheet or wire rack; carefully turn cake top-side up. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- There are many varieties of apples—some are best for eating, some for cooking, and others are all-purpose.
- They can be sweet or tart, and come in a variety of colors.
- Apples are low in calories and fat-free. They are a good source of Vitamin C and fiber.
- Apples will stay fresh at room temperature for 2 days. They can remain fresh in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or more. Wash in cold water before eating.
- Most apples discolor quickly after they are cut, so use them quickly or toss them with some lemon juice to stop browning.
- Slice up an apple and add to a salad for a sweet delicious crunch.
- Spread a small amount of peanut butter on apple slices, and enjoy as a healthy snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 3364kcalCarbohydrates: 749gProtein: 59gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 5005mgPotassium: 1691mgFiber: 17gSugar: 449gVitamin A: 1013µgVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 705mgIron: 23mg
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