Best Olivias Applesauce Cake Recipes

OLIVIA WALTON'S APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH WHISKEY FROSTING

Olivia Walton's Applesauce Cake with Whiskey Frosting image

This cake is special...especially for Christmas (like the Waltons, anyone remember?), any holiday or dinner party. Glad I found this recipe again.

Provided by Debster

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 pinch salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups white raisins or 2 cups light raisins (can use dark if prefer)
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 (16 ounce) jar applesauce
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon heavy cream or 1 tablespoon milk
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt
3 -4 tablespoons Bourbon (to taste)

Steps:

Sift flour with soda, spices, and salt.
Combine nuts and raisins in bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of the flour mixture.
Cream butter in another bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.
Alternately add flour mixture and applesauce, beginning and ending with the flour.
Stir in raisin mixture.
Spoon into greased 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes (or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean).
Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack.
Spread with Frosting.
Cover until ready to serve.
Whiskey Frosting: Stir together butter and cream, beat in 1 cup of the sugar.
Blend in remaining sugar and the bourbon until proper spreading consistency.
Makes enough frosting to cover a 10-inch tube pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1062.6, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 441.1, Carbohydrate 166.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 102.8, Protein 11.1

GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE CAKE

Grandma's Applesauce Cake image

This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it's the first dessert gone...including the crumbs! -Joanie Jager, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup raisins
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

Place raisins and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce and water. Drain raisins; fold into batter with the walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLESAUCE CAKE

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Applesauce makes this cake exceptionally moist. It's delicious on its own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you decide to use store-bought applesauce, choose one with a chunky texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
2 cups Basic Applesauce, or store-bought chunky applesauce
Nonstick cooking spray
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Set aside.
In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined. Beat in applesauce.
Generously coat a nonstick 9-inch tube pan with cooking spray. Spoon batter into pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (but slightly wet), 50 to 60 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Turn out of pan onto a cutting board or baking sheet; invert cake onto rack, top side up. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.

APPLESAUCE CAKE

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"This family favorite is so sweet, moist and tender, no one will know it's a low-fat cake," says Joanne Huff of Champaign, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup egg substitute
1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a bowl, beat egg substitute for 1 minute on medium speed. Add the applesauce, sugar and oil; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; add to applesauce mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and walnuts., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Frost the cake.

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