Make a deliciously moist applesauce cake recipe!

Discover a blend of flavors and the easy steps to baking this timeless autumn treat.

Two of my favorite things about autumn: first, the fall desserts.

applesauce cake

And secondly, the apple recipes.

And what do I really love about the apple part of the program?

Picking them, of course!

applesauce cake recipe

Im not even being sarcastic.

When I was young, we spent a lot of time picking fruit.

At good ol Joe Hubers Family Farm & Restaurant in Starlight, Indiana!

best old fashioned applesauce cake

I have lived a few places, but I went to high school in Louisville, Kentucky.

Picking fruit was a big-time hobby for a family of five kids in the midwest.

Its cheap for healthy snacks and then obviously for making all sorts of delicious baked goods.

applesauce cake recipe easy

Plus its perfect for throwing at each other while youre picking.

So thats fun too!

Applesauce which we would then use to make this delicious applesauce cake.

easy applesauce cake

Not only is it easy (the cake mix hack), but itsreally, really good.

The frosting in particular is butter-y, brown sugary, and delicious.

Ive got some tips for you.

Preheating the oven

Heres what I always see to it to pay attention to.

Use Quality Ingredients

Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.

Measure Precisely

Flour (or cake mix) is often the main dry ingredient in cake.

beat together cake mix, unsweetened applesauce, eggs and vegetable oil

Measure using thescoop-and-level method, as adding too much flour can result in dry baked goods.

This helps create a smoother and more evenly textured batter.

They dont need to be warm; slightly cool to room temp is fine.

Applesauce cake batter in a 9 by 13 pan

Overmixing can result in tough or dense cake.

I want my cakes to be evenly cooked on all sides.

I rotate just about everything I ever cook in my oven.

light brown sugar, ground cinnamon and melted butter in a bowl

Proper cooling helps prevent the cake from becoming too moist or dense.

Wait Before Frosting

double-check your cake layers are completely cool before adding frosting or filling.

This prevents the frosting from melting and sliding off.

light brown sugar mixture dropped into the batter

Are you ready to get started?

This recipe needs the extra moisture from the applesauce to make it work properly.

You wont have the same result if you use diced apples.

light brown sugar mixture swirled into the batter

I recommend keeping this cake in the fridge, where it can last for up to a week.

you’ve got the option to store the unfrosted cake for up to three months in the freezer.

Get the delicious recipe for this cake below.

Baked applesauce cake in a 9x13 pan

cinnamon brown sugar frosting ingredients

Top of the cake frosted with icing