Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
- Applesauce: 1 1/2 cups
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Step 3: Add vegetable oil and applesauce to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 4: Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Step 5: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: Let the cake cool in the pan before cutting and serving.
Notes
- This cake stays incredibly moist; store it tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a cozy treat, gently warm individual slices in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds before serving.
- A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream wonderfully complements the spiced applesauce flavor.
- Be gentle when mixing after adding the wet ingredients – overmixing develops gluten and can make the cake tough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American