Moist, fluffy, and lightly spiced, my Applesauce Cake is simple yet packed with sweet and warm flavors. The best part — you can make this all in one bowl!
- 4 cups (20 oz/568 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (16 oz/450 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 3 cups (26 ¼ oz/750 g) applesauce, warm
- 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) walnuts, toasted and chopped
- Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), and butter and flour a 12-cup (2.8 liter) bundt pan. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and allspice.
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Stir in the warm applesauce and oil until blended, then fold in the walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake on a middle rack in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake rest for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.