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Amish Applesauce Cake



This old-fashioned applesauce cake is moist, warmly spiced, and bursting with flavor! A perfect dessert for fall or any time of year. Topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze, it’s the ultimate treat!

Ingredients:

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For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups applesauce
½ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
For the Powdered Sugar Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:

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1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Add applesauce, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
4️⃣ Stir in chopped nuts if using.
5️⃣ Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the glaze.

Making the Glaze:
1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and vanilla extract until smooth.
2️⃣ Drizzle over the cooled cake for a sweet finishing touch!

Enjoy this warm, spiced Amish applesauce cake with a cup of coffee or tea!

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