Applesauce Apple Raisin Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Apple Raisin Cake

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• White Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened)
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
• 1 cup raisins

How to Make Applesauce Apple Raisin Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 11x7 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. Add 1 cup applesauce and mix until just combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground allspice.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Gently fold in 2 cups peeled and chopped apples and 1 cup raisins.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.