Description
A moist, old-fashioned spiced cake made with applesauce for a tender crumb and rich, autumnal flavor. Perfect as a snack cake or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in the applesauce until well combined.
- Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing.