Idaho County Applesauce Cake

Celebrate the comforting flavors of fall with Idaho County Applesauce Cake, a moist and spiced dessert bursting with wholesome ingredients and rustic charm. This easy-to-make cake combines the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a perfectly balanced treat that's ideal for cozy gatherings or weekend baking adventures. Studded with plump raisins and optional crunchy walnuts, every bite delivers the perfect harmony of texture and flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile dessert is great for sharing with family and friends. Perfect your baking game with a recipe that celebrates homespun simplicity while packing big flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 units large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in the applesauce until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts (if using) using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1222.3 grams (1222.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3557

Total Fat 149.50g	192%
Saturated Fat 68.30g	342%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 3089mg	134%
Total Carbohydrate 535.10g	195%
Dietary Fiber 21.80g	78%
Total Sugars 315.50g
Protein 52.60g	105%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 274mg	21%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 1855mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 57.9%