Some recipes have a way of taking you back in time. This Applesauce Cake with Walnuts is one of those recipes.
The rich aroma of spices and apples fills the kitchen, just like it did in grandma’s house years ago. It’s a cake that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.
How to make Applesauce Cake with Walnuts
What makes this cake extra special is its simplicity. You don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated techniques.
Just a few pantry staples and some fresh applesauce create a moist, flavorful cake that’s hard to resist.
This easy and delicious applesauce cake with walnuts recipe that is a quick cake to back–we eat it for breakfast at our house, but can be eaten at any time of the day!
Applesauce Cake With Walnuts
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup nuts, walnuts, chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 can (15 ounces) of applesauce
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 box (1 ounce) of raisins
- 1 pinch salt, apprx 1/16 tsp
- 1½ cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Cream together shortening, sugar, and egg
- Mix baking soda and applesauce, and add to the previous mixture
- Sift nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon with most (1 1/4 cup) of the flour, and add to the mixture
- Slowly add the remaining flour to the mixture until the batter starts to stiffen up
- Add in nuts and raisins
- Place mixture in a greased loaf pan and bake 50 minutes or until it passes the knife test
Some fun facts about applesauce cake. From Wikipedia, the preparation of applesauce cake dates “back to early colonial times in the New England Colonies of the northeastern United States. From 1900 to the 1950s, recipes for applesauce cake frequently appeared in American cookbooks. In the United States, National Applesauce Cake Day occurs annually on June 6.”
I love applesauce cake with walnuts because it is so easy to make and amazingly tasty. The smell it gives off while cooking in the oven is incredible!
Let’s get started.
Ingredients You Will Need
This moist, spiced, and nutty cake is a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of a comforting homemade dessert. Whether you’re preparing for a family gathering, or simply indulging yourself on a lazy Sunday, this applesauce cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser. So, let’s dive right in. Here’s what you’ll need:
Egg
Shortening
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Walnuts
Sugar
Applesauce
Baking soda
Raisins
Salt
Flour
Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup of shortening
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 cup of nuts, walnuts, chopped
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 can (15 ounces) of applesauce
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- 1 box (1 ounce) of raisins
- 1/16 teaspoon (pinch) of salt
- 1 1/2 cup of flour
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Cream together shortening, sugar, and egg
- Mix baking soda and applesauce, and add to the previous mixture
- Sift nutmeg, salt, and cinnamon with most (1 1/4 cup) of the flour, and add to the mixture
- Slowly add the remaining flour to the mixture until the batter starts to stiffen up
- Add in nuts and raisins
- Place mixture in a greased loaf pan and bake 50 minutes or until it passes the knife test
What to serve with Applesauce Cake with Walnuts
This delicious Applesauce Cake with Walnuts can for served all by itself, especially for breakfast. Here are some of my favorite dishes that pair perfectly with Applesauce Cake :
