Cozy Applesauce Cake
Applesauce cake: bake this tender, spiced dessert with a homemade applesauce base. Topped with a luscious white chocolate ganache, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cubed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 3 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup applesauce (from homemade or store-bought)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the applesauce: In a saucepan, combine cubed apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cook over low heat until apples are soft and sugar dissolves. Let cool. You will use 1 cup of this homemade applesauce.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Prepare an 8x8 inch square pan, lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the prepared applesauce, eggs, and granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients from the first mixing bowl into the wet ingredients in 3 parts, folding gently with a spatula after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can prepare your desired frosting or ganache to top the cake.
Notes
- Don't overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added; overmixing can lead to a tough cake. Fold gently until just combined.
- For accurate doneness, a toothpick inserted into the center of the applesauce cake should come out clean.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. You can also freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For accurate doneness, a toothpick inserted into the center of the applesauce cake should come out clean.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. You can also freeze individual slices for up to 2 months. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.